Dorset is a rural county in south west England. Its archaeology documents much of the history of southern England. Ancient County of Dorset ...

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 ... History · Dorchester, Dorset · Dorset (district) · Weymouth, Dorset

4 дня назад · In the early 19th century the county was the scene of the Tolpuddle martyrs' historic stand for organized labour. Apart from the urban complex ...

Human settlements in Dorset are thought to have started around 12,500 BC when Britain was still attached to Europe. The population grew rapidly during the ...

Dorset is well known for its history, primarily due to the Jurassic Coast's designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the coastline acting as a timeline ...

Dorset is a county steeped in history, from the prehistoric to the modern day. Maiden Castle is the largest Iron Age hill fort in Europe and is situated ...

Historic buildings. Dorset's rich heritage of historic buildings and scenic villages contributes to the county's unique character and identity.

Two volumes of the Victoria County History of Dorset have been published. Volume II (1908) included Dorset's medieval religious houses, Political History, ...

Оценка 4,5 (4) · 15,76 $ Dorset experienced the first Danish raid. Pirates from Poole harassed the coasts of Spain and France. Leading families such as the Pitts and Churchills have ...

In general, the record shows the revolution which the Canuest had brought to Dorset as to the rest of England. Of that half of the county held before 1066 by ...