A good description of Dorset in February - except for the clamour to enter the all new replacement Woolworths store being opened by Chris Evans, which is obviously a big thing in Dorchester. Dorchester made a favourable impression, although is arguably a parking nightmare at certain times. The Hardy plaques of interest are in abundance and no doubt, connoisseurs of the novels will find many buildings and places in town that are of interest. The other plaques of interest in Dorset can be found on the many river bridges, which suggest transportation is the punishment for minor misdemeanours - perhaps this explains where everybody is! We booked into a renovated cottage for a week near Sturminster Newton - which was a little further from the coast than we would have opted for, but very nice all
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