A TV historian, a Cambridge University Professor, and a well known local author are among a host of personalities due to speak at The Tank Museum this winter.

The line up for the Dorset charity's popular lecture series has been confirmed, promising a fascinating season of talks on a variety of historical subjects.

Museum Spokesman Lee Major said; "Our unique venue provides a stunning backdrop where guests will be able to listen to the likes of BBC's Richard Holmes as he brings the Western Front to life, and hear how Holocaust survivor Danek Bartek escaped the Nazi death camps."

Among other names appearing this winter is acclaimed local author Rodney Legg, who will be taking his audience back in time to the war years; a darker chapter in Dorset's long history.

Lee Major added; "Last years lectures were a huge success - and we expect the same rush for tickets this year - so book early to avoid disappointment"

For the full programme of Lectures to be held at The Tank Museum, contact Lee Major on 01929 405096 ext. 212, or visit the website; www.tankmuseum.org

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