A special thank you to those who have contributed to make this project a success: About the Project
ABOUT THE PROJECT Trace the footsteps of 19th century Dorchester- born surgeon Sir Frederick Treves, seeking out seven information boxes as you go. Treves was famous for befriending Joseph Merrick (also known as befriendi the Elephant Man) and performing a lifesaving operation on King Edward VII.
Dorchester Town Council, Arnold Jones Associates,The Colliton Club, Dorset County Museum, St. Osmund’s C of E Middle School and Savills Brewery Square (Wagamama).
THE TREVES TRAIL A heritage walking route for all ages
The Treves Trail is a little over 3 miles long, and takes around 1.5 hours. The exact time it will take depends on how quickly you find each information box! The boxes are hidden from immediate view, and contained in weatherproof camouflage bags. Once you have opened a box, and enjoyed the contents, please feel free to add your name, the date and any message to the notebook inside, before replacing the box as you found it. The route does not include any hills, and can be followed entirely on pavements. There are a number of places on the route to buy refreshments, and public toilets near the far end of Trinity Street. The trail aims to promote the benefits of active exercise and good physical wellbeing.
The Young Heritage team consists of Jack Welch, Rebecca Mole, Jennifer Palmer and Isabella Eastwood, who have been responsible for putting the trail together.
Commemorating 175 years of free healthca for the people of Dorset, the trail healthcare has been developed by a Young Heritage Team, with the support of Dorset History Centre.
In the event you believe the box may have been lost or damaged, please contact: Maria Gayton, Community Engagement Officer – Dorset History Centre m.gayton@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Tracing the footsteps of Dorchester’s famous Edwardian surgeon Sir Frederick Treves