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Wimborne Minster (the remarkable collegiate church with its chained library and quarter-jack clock figure), the Saturday market, and a beautiful Dorset market town
A little history
Wimborne Minster's collegiate church — begun in the 11th century — has the Chained Library (one of only four surviving in England, books chained to prevent theft) and the quarter-jack — a grenadier soldier figure who strikes the quarter hours. The church's tower gives extraordinary Dorset views.
The Minster is magnificent and the Chained Library is extraordinary. The quarter-jack for the clock-watching. The Saturday market for local Dorset produce. The Stour riverside walk.
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Wimborne has excellent independent cafes and restaurants. The Saturday market for local Dorset produce. Strong independent food in the town centre.
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Wimborne Minster is a place in Dorset known for wimborne Minster (the remarkable collegiate church with its chained library and quarter-jack clock figure), the Saturday market, and a beautiful Dorset market town. Wimborne Minster's collegiate church — begun in the 11th century — has the Chained Library (one of only four surviving in England, books chained to prevent theft) and the quarter-jack — a grenadier soldier figure who strikes the quarter hours. The population is around 15,000.
Wimborne has excellent independent cafes and restaurants. The Saturday market for local Dorset produce. Strong independent food in the town centre.
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