The Great Gale of 1824 Exhibition
An exhibition to commemorate the 200th anniversary of The Great Gale of 1824, which caused much destruction on the Dorset Coast.
Dorset Coast Forum, in collaboration with the Environment Agency and BCP Council bring together a free public exhibition that explores the impacts The Great Gale of 1824 left on the Dorset Coast. This hurricane-force storm left a trail of destruction, and the exhibition will feature personal stories and accounts from 1824, explore the reasons behind the storm, and discuss how we can predict and prepare for possible similar future events.
The exhibition will travel across the Dorset Coast in October and November 2024 and is free entry at all locations.
The Great Gale Exhibition Dates
WEYMOUTH
Weymouth Library, Great George Street, Weymouth DT4 8NN
Friday 25th October 10am-5pm
Saturday 26th October 10am-4pm
Monday 28th October 10am-5pm
Tuesday 29th October 10am-5pm
Wednesday 30th October 10am-5pm
LYME REGIS
Jubilee Pavilion, Marine Parade, Lyme Regis DT7 3JH
Friday 1st November 10am-3pm
Saturday 2nd November 10am-3pm
Monday 4th November 10am-3pm
Tuesday 5th November 10am-3pm
POOLE
Edith Lyle Hall, West Quay Road, Poole BH15 1JF
Thursday 7th November 10am-3pm
Friday 8th November 10am-3pm
Saturday 9th November 10am-3pm
WEST BAY
West Bay Discovery Centre, The Chapel on the beach, West Bay, Bridport DT6 4EN
Saturday 16th November 11am-4pm
Sunday 17th November 11am-4pm
PORTLAND
Portland Community Venue, Three Yards Close, Fortuneswell, Portland DT5 1JN
Thursday 21st November 11am-4pm
Friday 22nd November 11am-4pm
Saturday 23rd November 11am-4pm
Sunday 24th November 1pm-4pm
Discover the Great Gale
In collaboration with Story Film and Photography, the Environment Agency presents a short film that delves into the causes and widespread impacts of the Great Gale.
This engaging overview highlights the storm’s devastating effects along the South Coast, with the Dorset coast bearing the brunt of the damage. From Land’s End to Dover, witness the far-reaching consequences of this powerful storm.
Portland Programme of Events
The village of Chiswell, Portland played witness to the cruellest forces of the great storm, it destroyed over 80 houses in the village and sadly claimed 25 lives. To commemorate those affected by the atrocity, Dorset Coast Forum have been collaborating with Portland based arts company, B-side to bring the public a host of events on Portland from Thursday 21st – Sunday 24th November.
Youth Art Competition!
As part of the Exhibition, Dorset Coast Forum called upon all young artists to enter their artworks on the theme of BIG STORMS!!
The response was remarkable, with outstanding entries submitted. Dorset Coast Forum is proud to showcase the winning artworks as part of this exhibition, highlighting the talent and vision of Dorset’s youth.
Congratulations to our winning young artists!
For any more information on the exhibition or the Great Gale, please email the team at dorset.coast@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
We look forward to seeing you at one the exhibition venues!
