The
third volume of this popular series, which previously explored coastal Dorset, now heads inland.
Your
historical tour begins in the delightful, bustling market town of Wimborne
Minster, adorned by the magnificent Church
of St Cuthberga, complete with its
enchanting Quarterjack, a truly wonderful Model Town
and a variety of majestic bridges. It then heads westwards with highlights
including the Georgian town of Blandford Forum, which was almost completely
destroyed by fire in 1731; Milton Abbas, where villagers were once evicted on
the whim of a local landowner; Tolpuddle, which still resonates with the proud
legacy of its famous Martyrs; the grand county town of Dorchester, which dates
back to Roman times and is so closely linked to literary heroes Thomas Hardy
and William Barnes; the picturesque village of Cerne Abbas, adorned by its
famous chalk giant; and the pretty town of Beaminster, near the border with
both Somerset and Devon, before concluding over 900 feet above sea-level on
Pilsdon Pen, offering spectacular views for miles around.
You
will visit towns and villages brimming with their own very individual stories
and legends, which ensures an unforgettable journey.