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The Swanage Railway (a heritage steam line to Corfe Castle and Wareham), Purbeck limestone (London's pavements are largely Swanage stone), the Victorian seaside character, and a Dorset resort town of great heritage
A little history
Swanage provided much of London's limestone paving and building stone — the town became known as 'the quarrymen's town'. John Mowlem and George Burt brought various London monuments and facades to Swanage when London was redeveloped. The Swanage Railway runs through the beautiful Purbeck Hills to Corfe Castle.
The Swanage Railway to Corfe Castle is outstanding. The stone heritage throughout the town. The Durlston Country Park for the cliff walks. The beach is excellent.
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Swanage has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. Strong independent food in the town centre. Local Dorset produce and seafood throughout.
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Swanage is a place in Dorset known for the Swanage Railway (a heritage steam line to Corfe Castle and Wareham), Purbeck limestone (London's pavements are largely Swanage stone), the Victorian seaside character, and a Dorset resort town of great heritage. Swanage provided much of London's limestone paving and building stone — the town became known as 'the quarrymen's town'. The population is around 10,000.
Swanage has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. Strong independent food in the town centre. Local Dorset produce and seafood throughout.
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Roam covers Swanage and the surrounding area in Dorset, including Langton Matravers, Worth Matravers, Studland, Harmans Cross, Herston, Corfe Castle, Wareham and Stoborough.
