Introducing Dorchester
Thomas Hardy connections abound around Dorchester, which doubles in his novels as the market town of Casterbridge. Hardy was born just outside Dorchester in the village of Higher Bockhampton, and the author lived here for much of his life; its solid red-brick streets, stately Georgian townhouses and agricultural heritage seem to have held an enduring fascination for him, and the place certainly seems immediately familiar if you’ve ever read any of his novels. Hardy’s memory lingers on at two of his former homes; for something less literary there are some good restaurants scattered around towns, as well as some odd museums dedicated to dinosaurs, teddy bears, Tutankhamen and the Terracotta Warriors.
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Last updated: Sep 19, 2008
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Re: suggestions for 5 days car trip south and west of London
by dick_dangerous 05 August 2010
Well if you're literary types who love long walks and swimming then you have to head to Dorset and Hardy country. Many of the places in…
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RE: Have you ever visited a town just because of its name.
by ryb 20 March 2008
I went to Piddletrenthide in Dorset because of the name. It was worth it. Nice pub called the Piddle Inn. With ceramic po's hanging…
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where in Dorset?
by Smedder 16 November 2007
Dorchester is v nice and a good base for the surrounding countryside.
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