Heritage Open Day: Dorchester, Dorset
Dorchester is the county town of Dorset. The town has a rich heritage dating back thousands of years. On the towns heritage open day visitors had the opportunity to find out more about the town, it's heritage and take part in some fun activities.
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Movie Palaces #168 - The ODEON THEATRE WEYMOUTH Dorset
Movie Palaces #168 - The ODEON THEATRE, St. Thomas Street, WEYMOUTH, Dorset. Opened as the Jubilee Hall & Picture Palace 1909, former public Hall. Taken over by Albany Ward,and later P.C.T. and renamed the REGENT. Reconstructed 1926 by W.E.Trent. Taken over and renamed GAUMONT February 1951. Taken over by an independent operator in 1976 as the NEW INVICTA. Demolished 1989. There was also an original early Odeon in Weymouth, which had opened in 1933.
Places to see in ( Dorchester - UK )
Places to see in ( Dorchester - UK )
Dorchester is the county town of Dorset, England. Dorchester is situated between Poole and Bridport on the A35 trunk route. A historic market town, Dorchester is on the banks of the River Frome to the south of the Dorset Downs and north of the South Dorset Ridgeway that separates the area from Weymouth, 7 miles (11 km) to the south.
The area around Dorchester was first settled in prehistoric times. The Romans established a garrison there after defeating the Durotriges tribe, calling the settlement that grew up nearby Durnovaria; they built an aqueduct to supply water and an amphitheatre on an ancient British earthwork. After the departure of the Romans, Dorchester diminished in significance, but during the medieval period became an important commercial and political centre. It was the site of the Bloody Assizes presided over by Judge Jeffreys after the Monmouth Rebellion, and later the trial of the Tolpuddle Martyrs.
The Brewery Square redevelopment project is taking place in phases, with other development projects planned. The town has a land-based college, Kingston Maurward College, the Thomas Hardye Upper School, three middle schools and thirteen first schools. The Dorset County Hospital offers an accident and emergency service, and the town is served by two railway stations. Through vehicular traffic is routed round the town by means of a bypass. The town has a football club and a rugby union club, several museums and the biannual Dorchester Festival. It is twinned with three towns in Europe. As well as having many listed buildings, a number of notable people have been associated with the town. It was for many years the home and inspiration of the author Thomas Hardy, whose novel The Mayor of Casterbridge uses a fictionalised version of Dorchester as its setting.
Dorchester town centre is sited about 55 to 80 metres (180 to 262 ft) above sea-level on gently sloping ground beside the south bank of the River Frome. Measured directly, it is about 7 miles (11 km) north of Weymouth, 18 miles (29 km) SSE of Yeovil in Somerset, and 20 miles (32 km) west of Poole.
The town has two railway stations. Dorchester South is on the South Western Main Line to Bournemouth, Southampton and London is operated by South West Trains; Dorchester West, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, is on the Heart of Wessex Line, operated by GWR and connects with Yeovil, Bath and Bristol. As part of the regeneration at the Brewery Site in the town centre, Dorchester South railway station will become the first solar powered railway station in the UK.
Alot to see in ( Dorchester - UK ) such as :
Dinosaur Museum
The Keep, Dorchester
Max Gate
Dorset Teddy Bear Museum
Dorset County Museum
The Tutankhamun Exhibition
Borough Gardens
Maumbury Rings
Roman Town House, Dorchester
Terracotta Warrior Museum
( Dorchester - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Dorchester . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Dorchester - UK
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THE ODEON PROJECT (Odeon Nottingham an exploration)
Directors cut of the Urban Exploration video posted two years ago of the now long gone Odeon Nottingham. This version has better sound & picture quality is more informative and boasts a far better and more professional opening and closing credits. I hope you enjoy viewing this.
Movie Palaces #152 - A Selection of SIX ODEON THEATRES
Movie Palaces #152 - A Selection of Six Odeon Theatres -
The 1939 ODEON THEATRES at DALSTON, BLACKPOOL and ELMERS END. Plus a brief look at Hendon, Bradford and Canning Town.
The ODEON THEATRE, Stamford Road, off Kingsland Road, DALSTON London N.1. Architects Andrew Mather with Keith P. Roberts. Opened Monday 1st May 1939 with 2064 seats.
The ODEON THEATRE, Dickson Road, BLACKPOOL, Lancashire. Opened Saturday 6th May 1939 with 3088 seats at a cost of £82,500. Architects Harry Weedon and W. Calder Robinson.
The ODEON THEATRE, Croydon Road, Elmers End Green, ELMERS END, Beckenham, Kent. Opened Saturday 26th August 1939. Architect Keith P. Roberts (for Anrew Mather office) who provided 1518 seats.
A walk down South Street in Dorchester.
A busy Saturday afternoon in the thriving Market town of Dorchester.
Dorchester, Historic Market town in Dorset, England (15)
Dorchester is the county town of Dorset, England. A historic market town, Dorchester lies on the banks of the River Frome, in the Frome Valley, just south of the Dorset Downs and north of the South Dorset Ridgeway, that separates the area from Weymouth, eight miles ( 13 km ) south. Dorchester is noted as being home and inspiration to the author Thomas Hardy, whose novel The Mayor of Casterbridge was based on the town.
In 1613 and 1725 great fires destroyed large parts of the town, but some of the mediaeval buildings, including Judge Jeffrey's lodgings, and the Tudor almshouse survives in the town centre, amongst the replacement Georgian buildings, many of which are built in Portland limestone. In the 17th century the town was at the centre of the Puritan emigration to America, and the local rector, John White, organised the settlement of Dorchester, Massachusetts. For his efforts on behalf of Puritan dissenters, White has been called the unheralded founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. In 1642, just before the English Civil War, Hugh Green, a Catholic chaplain was executed here. After his execution, Puritans played football with his head. The town was heavily defended against the Royalists in the Civil War. In 1685 the Duke of Monmouth failed in his invasion attempt, the Monmouth Rebellion, and almost 300 of his men were condemned to death or transportation in the ~ Bloody Assizes, held in the Oak Room of the Antelope Hotel, Dorchester and presided over by Judge Jeffrey's. In 1833, the Tolpuddle Martyrs formed the Friendly Society of Agricultural Labourers. Trade unions were legal, but due to them swearing an oath of allegiance, they were arrested and tried in the Shire Hall in Dorchester. This building still remains and is preserved as it was at the time. Under the court are the cells where the prisoners were held while waiting for their court appearance. Dorchester Prison was constructed in the town during the 19th century and the prison is still in use today, holding convicted and remanded inmates from the local courts.
Poundbury is the well - known western extension of the town, constructed on Duchy of Cornwall land ( owned by Charles, Prince of Wales ) according to urban village principles since 1993. Being developed over 25 years, it will eventually be composed of four phases with a total of 2,500 dwellings and a population of about 6,000. Since 2008, Poundbury is now home to Dorset Fire and Rescue Service headquarters and Dorchester fire station. Prince Charles designed the estate ( as well as the local Tesco supermarket ) and makes several visits throughout the year. The catchment area extends eight miles west, north and east of the town, and two miles south. Brewery Square is a new development in the heart of the town, and is planned to include a multitude of retail outlets, residential units, bars, restaurants and various cultural facilities, plus the regeneration of Dorchester South station to make it the UK's first solar powered rail station.
This remaining Duchy land was farmed under the open field system until 1874 when the land was enclosed - or consolidated - into three large farms by the landowners and residents. Soon afterwards followed a series of key developments for the town: the enclosing of Poundbury hill fort for public enjoyment in 1876, the ~ Fair Field ( new site for the market, off Weymouth Avenue ) in 1877, the Recreation Ground ( also off Weymouth Avenue ) opening in 1880, and the imposing Eldridge Pope Brewery of 1881, adjacent to the railway line to Southampton. Salisbury Field was retained for public use in 1892, with land being purchased in 1895 for the formal Borough Gardens, between West Walks and Cornwall Road. The clock and bandstand were added in 1898. Meanwhile, land had begun to be developed for housing outside the walls. This included the Cornwall Estate, between the Borough Gardens and the Great Western Railway, from 1876 and the Prince of Wales Estate, centred on Prince of Wales Road, from 1880. Land for the Victoria Park Estate was bought in 1896 and building began in 1897, Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee year. The lime trees in Queen's Avenue were planted in February 1897.
Poundbury Dorchester Dorset UK
Poundbury Dorchester Dorset.
Built on Duchy of Cornwall land according to architectural principles advocated by The Prince of Wales. In 1988, The Prince of Wales appointed architect and urban planner, Leon Krier, to work on an overall concept for 400 acres of land of what would become Poundbury. Construction on the first phase commencing in October 1993.
January 2015, Poundbury is home to 2,500 people living in different types of housing, including affordable housing. It provides employment for some 2,000 people working in 170 businesses. Poundbury is over one-half built and when completed in 2025.
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An excerpt from Weymouth On Film.mpg
An excerpt from 'Weymouth On Film'
Dorchester to Weymouth Part 1 of 3
This is part 1 of 3. A short sequence of videos documenting the journey from Dorchester to Weymouth on 17th March 2011 which was the last day that the journey could be made over the old Ridgeway and around the famous hair-pin bend.
The road has since been taken up and the journey now takes you on a new by-pass.
Filmed by Carmen Harvey
Narrated by Chris Bill
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British Film Festival (1949)
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Daily Mail British Film Festival, Odeon Cinema, Leicester Square, London. Date given on old record is 07/02/1949. Item is cuts from newsreel story in Gazette issue 49/12.
Various shots film stars Michael Denison and Dulcie Grey acting a scene from film My Brother Jonathan. Various shots film stars Jack Warner, Kathleen Harrison and Petula Clark (future pop star) acting scene from film The Huggets, they read from scripts. More shots Dulcie and Michael acting scene - we hear director shout cut, a few times Michael and Dulcie talk to director off camera. NB: beware of copyright.
L/S British film stars on stage of Odeon. M/S Howard Thomas arriving at Odeon. More shots stars on stage. M/S unidentified starlet arriving. M/S film star Margaret Lockwood arriving. C/U Jack Warner. M/S Kathleen Harrison with Jack Warner. M/S crowd outside Odeon entrance. C/U Dulcie. C/U Michael D. M/S Michael and Dulcie. M/S Michael and Dulcie handing out festival tickets to young fans outside cinema. L/S Odeon. M/S crowd. People entering cinema.
M/S Margaret Lockwood arriving, carrying large film award. M/S film star Jean Kent arriving, she talks to fan and signs autograph. L/S Michael and Dulcie being mobbed by fans. M/S fans with autograph books outside Odeon. M/S Dulcie Grey signing autographs.
L/S starts on stage. M/S Howard Thomas amongst crowd. C/U National Film Award - statuette of woman holding a star. M/S Dulcie and Michael with pet dog. M/S Jean Kent and Margaret Lockwood with American film star and future president Ronald Regan - they are eating cake and drinking cups of tea. M/S Glynis Johns, Jean Kent, Ronald Regan, Margaret Lockwood and Petula Clark. C/U Jean Kent eating cake, pan to Ronald Regan. M/S Margaret Lockwood and two children - they are eating food from plates. M/S Ronald Regan and women film stars walking towards camera with arms linked. C/U film stars Kieron Moore and Glynis Johns - he lights her cigarette. C/U two men chatting. C/U Antony Asquith (film producer and president of ACT) arriving and talking to people inside the Odeon.
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Ted Trailer 2012 ODEON Cinemas
From Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, comedy 'Ted' follows the trials and tribulations of a grown man with an unusual sidekick; his beloved childhood teddy bear who has come to life and refuses to leave his side.
Written, directed and voiced by MacFarlane and starring Mark Wahlberg (The Fighter) and Mila Kunis (Black Swan), 'Ted' demonstrates the truth behind the old adage 'be careful what you wish for'.
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Motion picture pioneers gather for their jubilee dinner and N.J. Blumberg is chosen as the pioneer of the year in New York.
N.J. Blumberg is chosen as the pioneer of the year in New York. Motion picture pioneers gather for their jubilee dinner, welcoming sixty mew members. They take their dinner at a dining table. Many representatives of financial world, civic affairs and entertainment world attend the program. N.J. Blumberg, the chairman of the board of Universal -International Pictures, is awarded the pioneer of the year. Mr. Blumberg delivers a speech. Location: New York United States. Date: November 26, 1952.
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London Hotel in the 1937 ~ Classic Documentary
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British Travel Association travelogue. Commentary by Rex Harrison. River Thames - Tower Bridge. Various boats travel up the river. Tower of London - L/S and shot inside the gates. Various.
Titles read: Londons Famous Clubs and Cabarets. Playtime at the Piccadilly. (Filmed at the Piccadilly Hotel.) London. Various shots of elegant diners dancing to Sydney Kytes Band.
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Großstadtverkehr in London 1937
Hervorragende dokumentarische Aufnahmen vom Großstadtverkehr in London zeigt dieser Erinnerungsfilm eines deutschen Touristen, der im Frühjahr 1937 das erst kürzlich auf den Markt gelangte Agfacolor-Material auf seine Reise mitnahm und damit anschauliche, wenn auch wetterbedingt etwas trübe Farbaufnahmen von seinem Besuch in der britischen Hauptstadt drehte.
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Movie Palaces #146 - The ODEON THEATRE REDHILL Surrey - 1938
Movie Palaces #146 - The ODEON THEATRE, Station Road, REDHILL, Surrey. Opened Monday 23rd May 1938 with 1474 seats.
Architect Andrew Mather with Keith P. Roberts.
The Odeon cost £39,603 to construct and closed as a cinema in October 1975.
29.07.2016 - Bournemouth - Corfe Castle - The Tank Museum - Dorchester
Brewery Square: The Movie
An introduction to Brewery Square, Dorchester; the largest regeneration project in the South West - a 4* hotel in the listed Victorian brewhouse, a Premier Inn, The Dorchester Spa, shops, including Hobs, restaurants, Wagamama, Carluccio's, Pizza Express, Zizzi and Cafe Rouge, Odeon cinema, set around a spectacular new square with multi jet fountain, NHS health centre, garden square apartments and penthouse and generous town houses.