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Dorset /ˈdɔːrsᵻt/ (or archaically, Dorsetshire) is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast. The ceremonial county comprises the non-metropolitan county, which is governed by Dorset County Council, and the unitary authority areas of Poole and Bournemouth. Covering an area of 2,653 square kilometres (1,024 sq mi), Dorset borders Devon to the west, Somerset to the north-west, Wiltshire to the north-east, and Hampshire to the east. The county town is Dorchester which is in the south. After the reorganisation of local government in 1974 the county's border was extended eastward to incorporate the Hampshire towns of Bournemouth and Christchurch. Around half of the population lives in the South East Dorset conurbation, while the rest of the county is largely rural with a low population density.
The county has a long history of human settlement stretching back to the Neolithic era. The Romans conquered Dorset's indigenous Celtic tribe, and during the early Middle Ages, the Saxons settled the area and made Dorset a shire in the 7th century. The first recorded Viking raid on the British Isles occurred in Dorset during the 8th century, and the Black Death entered England at Melcombe Regis in 1348. Dorset has seen much civil unrest: during the English Civil War an uprising of vigilantes was crushed by Cromwell's forces in a pitched battle near Shaftesbury; the Duke of Monmouth's doomed rebellion began at Lyme Regis; and a group of farm labourers from Tolpuddle were instrumental in the formation of the trade union movement. During the Second World War, Dorset was heavily involved in the preparations for the invasion of Normandy, and the large harbours of Portland and Poole were two of the main embarkation points. The former was the sailing venue in the 2012 Summer Olympics, and both have clubs or hire venues for sailing, rowing, sea kayaking and powerboating.
DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Wareham Dorset. Aerial view of the town and the River Frome. All my videos are © all rights reserved and are not to be used without my permission.
Subscribe for the love of bikes: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=wiltshirebyways Please click 'S H O W M O R E' for route info: ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ Channel home page: http://www.youtube.com/user/WIltshireByways A short ride through the Dorset town. 02.02.13.
A 19 minute guide to Wareham Town Museum, Wareham, Dorset, UK.The video is on display to visitors to the Museum. For further information about Wareham Town Museum please go to: www.wtm.org.uk
This is a cine film recording my dad took of our celebration of the Queens Silver Jubilee 1977 at Drax Avenue in Wareham, Dorset, England.
Ray Walton visits Breach Pond, Creech, Nr Wareham, Dorset (Tel: 01202 480009 www.christchurchac.org.uk SAT NAV. BH20 5DG) for the Angler's Mail Where To Fish series. Visit our website... http://www.anglersmail.co.uk Like us on Facebook... http://www.facebook.com/AnglersMailMagazine Follow us @AnglerMail on Twitter Report your catches to: anglersmail@ipcmedia.com
An explanation of these two gents carrying a crucifix up the street would be interesting....
www.teletextholidays.co.uk - A video guide to the Dorset area, from Teletext Holidays.
If you're heading to delightful Dorset why not let Haven inspire you. Join travel Journalist, Trish Harbord, on her 48 hour journey to see what Dorset has to offer. With special thanks to The Fantastic Sausage Company Sandworld Upwey Wishing Well Cafe Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens Cove House Inn Nigel Weed Julie Cleaver Jessica Thornton All of the team at Littlesea Holiday Park, Rockley Park, Weymouth Bay and Seaview Holiday Park.
See some of the beautiful landscapes that makes Dorset, see some of the villages and towns that are ideal for family holidays in the west country. Visit http://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/dorset to view our collection of holiday cottages in Dorset. Holidays in Dorset encompass all that is best in rural England, with rolling hills, wild heaths, and thatched cottages, while the beaches and fossil rich cliffs of the Jurassic coastline offer a rare geological treasure. The World Heritage coastline extends 140 kilometres from Lyme Regis to Christchurch, and offers a selection of the country's finest sandy beaches and holiday resorts. The region owes much of its charm to its villages, all 150 of them, and they are well worth exploring. Select from our range of Dorset self catering propert...
We started our journey from London. Our Destination was Lake District, Cumbria. It is a non metropolitan county in North West England. We reached there by evening and stayed at YHA Ambleside. The rent was 40 £ for 4 person. The room was very nice. Next morning we woke up early and visited almost all the eye catching places in Lake District. Trust me it's more beautiful through naked eyes than iphone 6s. After sunset we headed for Blackpool. Blackpool is a seaside resort on the Irish Sea coast of England. Decorated with a lot of entertainment buildings and amusement parks. Must be more happening and beautiful in mid summer. We stayed there for one night. Our hotel was Beachside Hotel. Well it was not that comfortable but the price was cheap (37£ for 4 person). After having lunch we lef...
In the fourth episode of Travels in Britain, we explore our favorite place in Britain, Shaftesbury Dorset. We take a look at what to see and do in the town, the local Stately Home at Stourhead, show you Updown Cottage and more!
Travel Video Blog - Durdle Door, Dorset, UK Follow Me : Blog : http://www.shahnazshimul.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/PrettyinPink... Instagram : shahnaz_shimul
Places to visit near Bournemouth in Dorset Sponsored by the Topaz Hotel www.topazhotel.co.uk. Part one includes Bournemouth Beach, Compton Acres, Poole Pottery, Brownsea Island, Studland Stables & more.
Dorset is beautiful county located in South West of England between Hampshire and Devon on the English Channel coast. The Jurassic Coast is the south coastline of the county stretching from for 95 miles from East Devon (Ocrombe Point) to East Dorset (Old Harry’s Rock’s. The Jurassic coast has status of World Heritage Site with many fantastic places to see and explore as it can be walked on the South West Coast Path.
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!! A walking tour of Weymouth (Dorset, England). Vic Stefanu, vstefanu@yahoo.com
An HD version of the previously posted version of video of Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door on Dorset's Jurassic Coast. To find out more and find places to stay take a look at http://www.resort-guide.co.uk
The annual visit to the Great Dorset Steam Fair on Friday 26th August 2016. This video features a large collection of the Steam and Diesel-powered exhibits ranging from Traction-Engines & Steam-Rollers to Scammell Heavy-Haulage Tractors and Construction Vehicles. Activities shown are the Construction Arena, the Threshing, Wood-Sawing & Ploughing Demonstrations and Heavy-Haulage Arena plus the Showman's-Engines in the Fairground.
Annual visit to the Great Dorset Steam Fair on Saturday 5th September 2015.
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We’re sure after watching our video you’ll be as in love with Dorset as we are! www.visit-dorset.com – Dorset’s official visitor website
The Coastline of Dorset. See some of the wonderful things to see and do. www.visit-dorset.com the official tourism website for Dorset.
Car Fails to make the turn and ends up in the nearby field.
Ogling a Grade One listed 15th-century manor would be enough for most people - but not for the Time Team. They have to rip up the floorboards and look underneath, because somewhere around this Northamptonshire house there should be a fine Saxon hall that once belonged to no less a figure than King Cnut. Although better known for trying to command the sea in his day, Cnut was also famed as a great hunter. Did this site once play host to the great Anglo-Danish king and his retinue? Tony and the Team have three days to find out.