FIND out more about the history of Portland Museum and the life of its founder, Marie Stopes at a talk on Thursday (28) afternoon at 2.30pm.

The talk, presented by the National Trust South Dorset Association, will be held at the St Aldhelm's Centre in Spa Road, Weymouth.

It will give insight into the life of women's rights campaigner Stopes, who retreated to the Old Higher Lighthouse on Portland to escape London during her court case against H.G. Sutherland.

The museum was founded in 1930 in two early 17th century stone cottages in the ancient hamlet of Wakeham and one of these cottages was the inspiration for the home of the heroine of one of Dorset author Thomas Hardy's lesser known novels The Well-Beloved.

Giving the talk is David Carter of Portland Museum Trust.

It will cost £3 for members and £4 for guests including tea and biscuits. Call 01300 321601 or email geoffwrench@lineone.net for more information.