How well do you know your Dorset history? Ofsted says history is no longer given enough emphasis in schools - but could you answer these questions?

1. Who were the Dorset clubmen?

2. Roman roads were built between Dorchester and Old Sarum (Salisbury), Bath and Hamworthy. Where do they cross?

3.What was the name of the famous pirate of Poole who captured 120 French ships in 1406?

4. How old was Thomas Hardy when he died?

5. Why did Lady Mary Bankes become known as Brave Dame Mary?

6. In what year did Bournemouth and Christchurch become part of Dorset rather than Hampshire?

7. How did famous fossil-hunter Mary Anning die?

8. The Black Death came to England in 1348 through which Dorset port?

9. Which recognisable Dorset landmark was demolished in 1993?

10. Who began his ‘bloody assize’ in Dorchester in 1685?

11. In 1943, why were the inhabitants of Tyneham forced to leave their village forever?

12. Why was Lulworth Castle built?

13. What was the original name for the town of Christchurch?

14. What is the name of Dorset’s oldest church and where is it?

15. Who was the leader of the Tolpuddle Martyrs?

How many do you think you know? Click this link for the answers.