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Weymouth And Portland
Weymouth and Portland was a local government district with borough status in Dorset, England from 1974 to 2019. It consisted of the resort of Weymouth and the Isle of Portland, and includes the areas of Wyke Regis, Preston, Melcombe Regis, Upwey, Broadwey, Southill, Nottington, Westham, Radipole, Chiswell, Castletown, Fortuneswell, Weston, Southwell and Easton; the latter six being on the Isle of Portland. In Portland Harbour is the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, where the sailing events at the 2012 Olympics took place. The main reason that the resort was chosen to be an Olympic venue was that the Sailing Academy had only recently been built, so no new venue would need to be provided. Weymouth and Portland's waters have also been credited by the Royal Yachting Association as the best in Northern Europe. Weymouth and Portland have been twinned with the town of Holzwickede in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, since 1986, and the French to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greenwich Mean Time
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the local mean time at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, counted from midnight. At different times in the past, it has been calculated in different ways, including being calculated from noon; as a consequence, it cannot be used to specify a particular time unless a context is given. The term "GMT" is also used as Western European Time, one of the names for the time zone UTC+00:00 and, in UK law, is the basis for civil time in the United Kingdom. Because of Earth's uneven angular velocity in its Elliptic orbit, elliptical orbit and its axial tilt, noon (12:00:00) GMT is rarely the exact moment the Sun crosses the Prime meridian (Greenwich), Greenwich Meridian and reaches its highest point in the sky there. This event may occur up to 16 minutes before or after noon GMT, a discrepancy described by the equation of time. Noon GMT is the annual average (the arithmetic mean) moment of this event, which accounts f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isle Of Portland
The Isle of Portland is a tied island, long by wide, in the English Channel. The southern tip, Portland Bill, lies south of the resort of Weymouth, Dorset, Weymouth, forming the southernmost point of the county of Dorset, England. A barrier beach called Chesil Beach joins Portland with mainland England. The A354 road passes down the Portland end of the beach and then over the Fleet Lagoon by bridge to the mainland. The population of Portland is 13,417. Portland is a central part of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site on the Dorset and east Devon coast, important for its geology and landforms. Portland stone, a limestone famous for its use in British and world architecture, including St Paul's Cathedral and the United Nations Headquarters, continues to be quarried here. Portland Harbour, in between Portland and Weymouth, is one of the largest man-made harbours in the world. The harbour was made by the building of stone breakwater (structure), breakwaters between 1848 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weston, Dorset
Weston is a village in Tophill on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. It abuts the main village Easton. As with the rest of Portland's villages and settlements, Weston has been designated as a conservation area, as it is a place of special architectural and historic interest. The village was designated in 1994. History The village grew up through the industry of agriculture, with Weston being surrounded by strip fields, also known as lawnsheds. It is likely that Roman occupation saw the development of Weston as a village, by establishing the various ponds and wells. Weston remained a small settlement for many centuries. From the 19th century, housing had caused the large expansion of many of Portland's villages, although Weston remained a small settlement. The early 20th century saw inland quarrying beginning to destroy some of Weston's surrounding fields. The second half of the 20th century saw Weston undergo extensive changes, with the major expansion of the village. During ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fortuneswell
Fortuneswell is a village in Underhill, Dorset, Underhill on the Isle of Portland, in Dorset, England. It lies on steeply sloping land on the northern edge of the island, known as Underhill, where Chesil Beach connects the island to the mainland. Adjoining Fortuneswell are Chiswell to the west and Castletown, Dorset, Castletown to the north. Fortuneswell occupies the steeper land above sea level, whereas Chiswell and Castletown occupy flat land close to sea level, next to Chesil Beach and Portland Harbour respectively. Fortuneswell has a main shopping street, and along with Easton, Dorset, Easton, is the main hub of the island's activities. Fortuneswell now includes the former hamlets of Maiden Well and Mallams. As with the rest of Portland's settlements, Fortuneswell has been designated as a Conservation area (United Kingdom), conservation area, to protect its special architectural and historic interest, since 1976. History Fortuneswell was established around a natural watercou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Castletown, Dorset
Castletown is a small village in Underhill on the Isle of Portland in Dorset. It is located close to Fortuneswell, on the shores of Portland Harbour, and includes a sandy beach, as well as one of Portland's notable highlights; Portland Castle, while the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy is also located nearby. As with the rest of Portland's villages and settlements, Castletown has been designated as a conservation area, as it is a place of special architectural and historic interest. Underhill, incorporating Castletown and other settlements became designated in 1976 with boundary extensions in 1997 and 2000. History Originally the location for fishermen to launch their boats, Castletown later developed during the 19th century with the construction of Portland Harbour's breakwaters, and the establishment of the naval base. During the 16th century, Henry VII had selected Castletown area for the building of Portland Castle. Castletown was an essential part of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiswell
Chiswell , sometimes , is a small village at the southern end of Chesil Beach, in Underhill, on the Isle of Portland in Dorset. It is the oldest settlement on the island, having formerly been known as Chesilton. The small bay at Chiswell is called Chesil Cove, and the beach promenade and sea wall which form Chiswell's coastal defences are a prominent feature. The village occupies much of the flat land close to sea level adjacent to the beach, and is distinguished from the adjoining village of Fortuneswell which occupies the steeper hills and streets above. At the northern entrance to the village is the 19th-century development of Victoria Square, which forms a roundabout on the main A354 road onto the island. As with the other villages and settlements on Portland, Chiswell was designated as a conservation area as part of Underhill in 1976, as it is a place of special architectural and historic interest. History Chiswell was established predominantly as a fishing communi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radipole
Radipole is a suburb of Weymouth, Dorset, Weymouth in Dorset, England. History In 1931 the civil parish had a population of 340. On 1 April 1933 the parish was abolished and merged with Weymouth and Chickerell. It remains a separate ecclesiastical parish. Radipole stands at the head of, and is named after, the Radipole Lake, lake, now an RSPB nature reserve, into which the River Wey, Dorset, River Wey flows, and which leads into Weymouth Harbour, Dorset, Weymouth Harbour. Until 1984, it had Radipole railway station, Radipole Halt railway station on the South West Main Line and Heart of Wessex Line out of Weymouth, Dorset, Weymouth. There is some evidence of prehistoric occupation, and it is believed that the Ancient Rome, Romans had a small port or landing stage at the head of the lake. A Romano-British burial site was found nearby when the upper playing field of Southill, Weymouth, Southill Primary School was constructed. A Roman road runs from Radipole to Dorchester, Dorset ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westham, Dorset
Westham is a suburb of Weymouth, Dorset Dorset ( ; Archaism, archaically: Dorsetshire , ) is a Ceremonial counties of England, ceremonial county in South West England. It is bordered by Somerset to the north-west, Wiltshire to the north and the north-east, Hampshire to the east, t ..., England. History Westham was established as a new suburb of Weymouth from the early 1880s. In 1880, the largely undeveloped Abbotsbury Road, along which Westham was centred, saw the construction of a number of residential properties, a chapel of ease, a schoolhouse and a steam laundry operated by the Weymouth Sanitary Steam Laundry Ltd. The name Westham was decided upon during a meeting of "owners and holders of property in the district", held on 15 September 1882 at the Rock Hotel. There were approximately 550 inhabitants in 1882 and this had increased to over 2,000 in 1892. The population in 2021 was 9,393. Westham Bridge was opened in 1921. In 2021, Westham Bridge Cycle Shelter was r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nottington
Nottington is a village within the Dorset unitary authority area of the county of Dorset, England. Its nearest town is Weymouth, which lies approximately to the south-east. Nottington used to possess a spa which was popular with "the quality from aristocratic Weymouth", who "flocked to drink the waters" which at the time were claimed to be beneficial for "eruptive complaints, scrophula, and loss of appetite." In 1905 Sir Frederick Treves noted that the spa was "deserted" and "no longer rings with the laughter and jests of the seekers after appetite", but described the still-existing pump room as "an octagonal building of three stories, with something of the aspect of an enormous dove-cot." The pump room still stands today, and is known as The Spa House. Notable people * Richard Augustus Tucker Steward * Gabriel Tucker Steward Gabriel Tucker Steward (c. 1768-1836) was a Tory A Tory () is an individual who supports a political philosophy known as Toryism, based on a B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southill, Weymouth
Southill, Weymouth is a modern suburb of Weymouth, Dorset, England, and lies about 2 miles (3 km) north of the town centre. It was developed on the western shore of Radipole Lake in several phases from the 1960s onwards. At its centre lay a post office, confusingly and wrongly named South Hill Post Office, but this closed in January 2007. There is a small shopping centre, a community centre, a church and a pub, the John Gregory. A primary school A primary school (in Ireland, India, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, South Africa, and Singapore), elementary school, or grade school (in North America and the Philippines) is a school for primary ... was built to serve the new estate in the 1970s. Southill is part of the parish of Radipole, the hill itself coming between Radipole and Weymouth.. Transportation Southill was without a bus service between 2013 and 2023, when First withdrew the number 5 service due to budget c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broadwey
Broadwey was a former village in the northern suburbs of Weymouth, Dorset, England. It lies on the B3159 road. In 2001, Broadwey and Upwey ward had a population of 4,349. St Nicholas' Church serves the suburb, as did Broadwey Methodist Church until 2021. Politics Broadwey is part of the South Dorset parliamentary constituency. Broadwey is part of the Upwey and Broadwey ward for elections to Dorset Council. In 1931 the civil parish called "Broadway" had a population of 960. On 1 April 1933 the parish was abolished and merged with Weymouth and Bincombe. References External links Census data Villages in Dorset Broadway Broadway may refer to: Theatre * Broadway Theatre (other) * Broadway theatre, theatrical productions in professional theatres near Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, U.S. ** Broadway (Manhattan), the street ** Broadway Theatre (53rd Stre ... Geography of Weymouth, Dorset {{Dorset-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upwey, Dorset
Upwey is a suburb of Weymouth, Dorset, Weymouth in south Dorset, England. The suburb is situated on the List of B roads in Zone 3 of the Great Britain numbering scheme#B3100 - B3199, B3159 road in the River Wey, Dorset, Wey valley. The area was formerly a village until it was absorbed into the Weymouth built-up area. It is located four miles north of the town centre in the outer suburbs. In the United Kingdom Census 2001, Census 2001 the combined population of Upwey and neighbouring Broadwey was 4,349. The village has a 13th-century St Laurence's Church, Upwey, parish church, dedicated to Saint Lawrence, Saint Laurence, and a manor house, Upwey Manor, a Grade II* listed building dated to 1639, which was owned by the Gould family. A disc barrow is located above the village on the Ridgeway at map reference . The former United Reformed Church, Upwey, United Reformed Church was built in 1880–81 and closed in 1992. The River Wey, Dorset, River Wey rises at the foot of the chalk r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
