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Centuries of Documented History

Historical Heritage of dorset

Explore 2 detailed historical articles from dorset's most historic hotels. From medieval origins to modern preservation, discover the rich heritage of this remarkable county.

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dorset Historical Timeline

17th century Read Article

Original inn established near Weymouth Harbour

The Golden Lion Hotel The Golden Lion Hotel: Three Centuries of Weymouth Hospitality
Late 18th century Read Article

Major rebuild creating current Georgian facade

The Golden Lion Hotel The Golden Lion Hotel: Three Centuries of Weymouth Hospitality
Present day Read Article

Continues operation as hotel and restaurant with paranormal reputation

The Golden Lion Hotel The Golden Lion Hotel: Three Centuries of Weymouth Hospitality

Duke of Monmouth lands at Lyme Regis with small army

The Bull Hotel The Bull Hotel and the Monmouth Rebellion: A Coaching Inn's Role in History

Monmouth's forces reach Bridport seeking support

The Bull Hotel The Bull Hotel and the Monmouth Rebellion: A Coaching Inn's Role in History

Skirmish erupts around The Bull Hotel

The Bull Hotel The Bull Hotel and the Monmouth Rebellion: A Coaching Inn's Role in History

Wadham Strangeways killed defending the inn

The Bull Hotel The Bull Hotel and the Monmouth Rebellion: A Coaching Inn's Role in History

Upper room sealed following supernatural activity

The Bull Hotel The Bull Hotel and the Monmouth Rebellion: A Coaching Inn's Role in History

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The Bull Hotel and the Monmouth Rebellion: A Coaching Inn's Role in History

The Bull Hotel

📍 Bridport, Dorset
Monmouth Rebellion

Explore how The Bull Hotel became an unwitting stage for tragedy during the fateful events of the 1685 Monmouth Rebellion in Bridport.

10 min read
5 events

Topics:

Monmouth Rebell... Bull Hotel hist... Bridport 1685 +2 more

The Golden Lion Hotel: Three Centuries of Weymouth Hospitality

The Golden Lion Hotel

📍 Weymouth, Dorset
Golden Lion Hotel history

The remarkable history of The Golden Lion Hotel from 17th century inn to Georgian coaching house to modern establishment, witnessing royal visits and maritime heritage.

9 min read
5 events

Topics:

Golden Lion Hot... Weymouth coachi... Georgian hotel ... +3 more

Historic Hotels in dorset

The Bull Hotel

Bridport, Dorset

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The Golden Lion Hotel

Weymouth, Dorset

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