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May 7, 2024 · A Georgian mansion has reopened after a three-year transformation to turn it into an arts venue. Dorset's 18th Century Sherborne House, renamed The Sherborne, has undergone a multimillion-pound...
Mar 2, 2023 · Nearly 350 years later, John and Charlotte Wingfield Digby, whose family seat was Sherborne Castle, founded Sherborne School for Girls. Education was undoubtedly a Sherborne ‘industry’ – and remains so – but it was not the only one on which the town’s 6000 inhabitants depended for their livelihoods in the 19th century.
Apr 10, 2024 · Sherborne’s history is a testament to the resilience, ingenuity, and spirit of its people. From its humble beginnings as a Saxon settlement to its flourishing as a medieval market town and beyond, Sherborne has weathered the storms of time with grace and dignity.
- Of Bishop, Butcher, and Bells
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- Tales of Two Castles
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On arrival, drop into the tourist information center on Digby Road in the heart of town for a town trail leaflet pointing you to all the main highlights. The first is just across the road, in the imposing form of Sherborne Abbey. St Aldhelm, first Bishop of the West Saxons, founded a cathedral here at the place of the ‘Scire-burne’ (‘clear stream’)...
Before lunch, there’s time for a wander around the town’s history, beginning across the green at the splendidly quaint Almshouse of St John the Baptist and St John the Evangelist. Founded by royal licence of King Henry VI in 1437 for 17 men and women, the almshouse still provides accommodation for the elderly today and is open to the public in summ...
Once you’re replenished, head for the edges of town and Sherborne’s two castles, either side of Sherborne Lake. The Old Castle is a romantic ruin of the 12th-century fortified palace built by Bishop Roger of Salisbury, Chancellor of England (it’s claimed that the Exchequer system was invented here). In 1592, Queen Elizabeth I’s court favourite Walt...
Accommodation in and around Sherborne ranges from the upmarket Georgian boutique Eastbury Hotel to peaceful b&b at The Alders, three miles away at Sandford Orcas. Staying longer, Thomas Hardy fans can explore scenes from his Wessex novels including Dorchester, while Weymouth, made famous as a resort by sea-bathing King George III, boasts a handsome...
6 days ago · John Hunt with his wife Carol and two daughters, Hannah and Louise. (Instagram, Facebook) Tributes have been paid to the three female victims of the Bushey crossbow killings - as triple murder suspect was arrested by police in hospital. Hannah Hunt, 28, along with sister Louise, 25, and their mother Carol were named as the victims of a crossbow ...
2 days ago · A few years later, Mr. Hamel and J.D.’s mother split up. “One of the worst parts, honestly, was that Bob’s departure would further complicate the tangled web of last names in our family ...
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Sherborne Pride kicked off at 10:00 BST on Sunday and includes a parade, a party in Pageant Gardens, and street markets. Founder Sadie Wilkins said: "The community reaction has been incredible.
