Wesleyan bazaar

On May 6th, 1908, Mr. and Mrs. Wills (A.W. Wills, Esq., MP) inaugurated the Wesleyan Bazaar in the quaint village of Stalbridge, Dorset. Captured in front of a stone entrance with cheerful onlookers behind them, this moment reflects the vital role of religious and civic events in rural Edwardian life.

Bazaars like this were more than fundraisers — they were social lifelines, blending charity, community, and festivity. Here, finely dressed attendees gathered not only to support their chapel but to exchange news, celebrate local culture, and foster bonds that shaped their town’s identity.

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