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Dorchester: Area, History and Background

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Below is some historic, cultural and background information about the area of Dorchester in the United Kingdom.

• Dorchester is a market town in southern central Dorset, England, on the River Frome at the junction of the A35 and A37 roads.
• It is 20 miles (32 km) west of Poole and 8 miles (13 km) north of Weymouth.
• In 2001 Dorchester had a population of 16,171.
• There were 7,386 dwellings in 2001 and 205 shops in 1991.
• Dorchester has been the county town of Dorset since 1305.
• Major employers in it include Dorset County Council, West Dorset District Council and Dorset County Hospital.
• Dorchester has two private schools, three first schools, two middle schools and one upper school.
• Its roots stem back to prehistoric times.
• Dorchester Prison was constructed in the town during the 19th century and the prison is still in use today.
• It remained a compact town within the boundaries of the old town walls until the latter part of the 19th century.
• Dorchester became Dorset's first Official Transition Initiative in 2008 as part of the Transition Towns concept.
• Its Woolworths shop closed in January 2009 after the high-street retail chain entered administration.
• The store manager, however, secured investment to re-open the store in March 2009, under the name Wellworths.
• On 30 August 2009, it will hold its first ever Gay Pride event and Parade with the Mayoress and Town crier leading the main parade.
• Dorchester has two railway stations.