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Museums in Dorset
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The clock collection focuses on the "Golden Age" of clock making in Dorset, from the late 17th to the 19th century. Most impressive is the display of "Longcase", or "Grandfather" clocks, arranged chronologically to show the development of styles. Also on display are mechanisms of public clocks, such as those often found on churches or other public buildings. There are also clocks from across England and as far away as France.
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Owermoigne,
Dorset,
England, DT2 8HZ
Attraction Type: Museum
Location: Adjacent to the Mill House Cider Museum in the village of Owermoigne.
Website: Clock Collection
Email: contact@millhousecider.com
Phone: 01305 852 220
Fax: 01305 854 760
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OS Grid SY7708086820
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Royal Signals Museum
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The Royal Signals Museum depicts the history of military communications, science and technology from the Crimea to the Gulf. With displays on the Great War, Second World War, Korea, The Falklands and the Gulf War. The Museum also depicts the stories of the Special Operations Executive (SOE), the ATS, the Long Range Desert Group and SAS Signals. Featuring military vehicles and motorbikes, uniforms and equipment, medals and memorabilia, plus special displays on Codes and Codebreaking, Women at War, and much more.
Blandford Camp,
Blandford Forum,
Dorset,
England, DT11 8RH
Attraction Type: Museum
Location: off A354
Website: Royal Signals Museum
Email: info@royalsignalsmuseum.com
Phone: 01258 482 248
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OS Grid ST913 077
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Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden
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Shaftesbury Abbey was founded by King Alfred around 888AD, and Alfred's daughter Aethelgiva was the first Abbess. The town grew up around the abbey during the late Saxon period, and gained in importance to the point where it was granted the right to have no less than three money minters under Aethelstan. During the medieval period the Abbey was a popular destination for pilgrims who flocked to the shrine of St. Edward. The excavated remains of the abbey church lies within a walled garden, and the Shaftesbury Abbey Museum traces the history of the site.
Museum: Only the excavated foundations remain of Shaftesbury's 9th century Benedictine Abbey, but the story of the abbey is brought to life in this excellent museum.
Park Walk,
Shaftesbury,
Dorset,
England, SP7 8JR
Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: in the town centre
Website: Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden
Email: user@shaftesburyabbey.co.uk
Phone: 01747 852 910
Fax: 01747 852 910
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Shaftesbury Town Museum
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Behind the Town Hall at the top of Gold Hill is Shaftesbury's Town Museum, boasting displays of the town's unique heritage. Included are examples of Dorset Buttons, made locally in the early 19th century, and a variety of regional agricultural implements such as billhooks, scythes, and Shepherd's crooks. A wooden fire engine dating to 1744, and even earlier 17th century set of Shaftesbury's own weights and measures are on display.
Sun and Moon Cottage, Gold Hill Shaftesbury,
Dorset,
England, SP7 8JW
Attraction Type: Museum
Location: up from Town Hall, via walkway
Website: Shaftesbury Town Museum
Email: sdhs@waitrose.com
Phone: 01747 852 157
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| Bournemouth (Hotel) |
Wessex Hotel
Ideally located on the West Cliff just a minute from the beach and within easy walking distance of the town centre. Extensive parking, a restaurant and a modern leisure centre with indoor and outdoor heated pools, sauna, solarium and gym have made it one of the most popular hotels in … more >>
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| Bournemouth (Hotel) |
The Roundhouse Hotel
The Roundhouse hotel Bournemouth is just a short walk from East Cliff Beach and the town?s theatres, clubs, bars, restaurants and coffee shops. The grand lobby and lounge area is traditionally decorated and great meeting place. The 127 bedrooms are comfortable and have TV, Telephone, Trouser Press, Hairdryer and Tea … more >>
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