THE Dorset History Centre has shared some memories with us of the last German emperor’s medicinal visit to Dorset.

In 1907, Kaiser Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor and King of Prussia was feted by the English aristocracy during a visit to England to benefit his health.

He was made most welcome at Kingston Lacy House, now a National Trust property near Wimborne.

The Emperor received a warm welcome from locals.

Newspapers of the time tell us that schoolchildren throughout the area turned out to cheer his entourage.

At Crichel House, near Wimborne, Kaiser Wilhelm was hosted by Lord and Lady Alington.

He enjoyed shooting at the estate, and was pictured with the gamekeepers as well as with his hosts.

His signature can be seen in the Crichel House visitor book, alongside those of many prominent Edwardians.

In 1909, King Edward VII visited the Kaiser, his nephew, and they are seen in a photograph at a parade in Baden-Baden.

There were many pre-war Anglo-German links, and the Dorset History Centre also holds a menu from the dinner given at the House of Commons for the German Peace Delegation in 1913.

Documents relating to this period and an informative presentation are on display at the Dorset History Centre.