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Weymouth & Portland: In 50 Buildings

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Weymouth and Portland, in Dorset, are two very different but complementary towns that have grown up around the magnificent natural harbour of Portland Harbour and Chesil Beach.

Weymouth, the larger of the two, is a bustling seaside resort with a long and rich history. Portland, on the other hand, is a rugged and beautiful island, home to a working harbour and a thriving stone industry.

Weymouth & Portland in 50 Buildings

by Jennifer Robin

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In this book, Jennifer Robin explores the architectural heritage of Weymouth and Portland through 50 of their most significant buildings. These buildings range from ancient churches and castles to modern landmarks and award-winning new builds.

Through her insightful text and stunning photography, Robin reveals the stories behind these buildings and their place in the history of Weymouth and Portland.

The Buildings

St Nicholas' Church, Weymouth (c. 1170)
St John's Church, Portland (c. 1200)
Portland Castle (1540-1547)
Weymouth Esplanade (1850-1900)
Weymouth Pavilion (1935)
Nothe Fort (1860-1872)
Portland Harbour Breakwaters (1849-1905)
Portland Stone Quarry (prehistoric)
Portland Museum (1999)
Hope and Anchor (1605)
The Duke of Burlington (1766)
The King's Arms (1770)
The Old Ship (1660)
The Royal Horse Guards Hotel (1820)
The Town House (1775)
Weymouth Guildhall (1897)
Weymouth Railway Station (1865)
Portland Bill Lighthouse (1716)
St George's Church, Portland (1839)
Trinity House (1859)
Weymouth College (1863)
Weymouth Hospital (1864)
Weymouth Library (1904)
Weymouth Police Station (1937)
Weymouth Town Bridge (1831)
The Portland Arms (1782)
The Three Horseshoes (1753)
The Yeobridge Almshouses (1827)
Nothe Gardens (1888)
Weymouth Sea Life Centre (1996)
Portland Plaza (2007)
Weymouth Beach (natural feature)
Chesil Beach (natural feature)

About the Author

Jennifer Robin is an architectural historian and writer. She has written extensively about the architecture of Weymouth and Portland, and has worked with the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England on the survey of the two towns' buildings.