WEYMOUTH historian Greg Schofield is hoping to launch a history society for the town.

He would like to see a group that meets every other month to discuss and even dig deeper into the town’s fascinating past.

Greg said: “After making enquiries, it appears that Weymouth does not have a history society. This seems a crying shame given the rich and varied local history. “I would like to see a group meeting about six times a year with a member giving a talk on the results of their research, or a guest speaker with opportunities for questions and answers.

“We could also discuss local recent discoveries or developments and one of the meetings could be a visit to a relatively local site of historical interest.”

He added: “Meetings would take place in the Old Town Hall opposite the Boot Inn, a fairly central location with adjacent parking and bus stop.

“A small committee would be essential to organise or coordinate, as would a subscription to cover essential expenses.

“Volunteers to serve on the committee would be welcomed, as would anyone just interested in attending meetings.”

Anyone interested can contact Greg on 01305 770335 or by emailing schobes@live.com