Preston, Dorset
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Preston is a coastal village and suburb of Weymouth in south Dorset, England. It is approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) north-east of Weymouth town centre and 2 kilometres (1 mi) west of the village of Osmington.
Preston contains two Haven campsites, Seaview and Weymouth Bay. It is home to a 14th-century church, St Andrew's, which was built on the site of a much earlier Norman church. It has three public houses: The Bridge Inn (formerly called The Swan), The Spice Ship and The Springhead. On the coast is the beach resort of Bowleaze Cove.
Preston has a village hall, used for many local groups including the local pantomime group.[citation needed]
Since 2019 Preston has been represented by Cllr Tony Ferrari (Conservative) and Cllr Louie O'Leary on Dorset Council as part of the Littlemoor and Preston ward.[1] On 6 November 2023, councillor Tony Ferrari died after collapsing while running.[2]
In 1931 the civil parish had a population of 855.[3] On 1 April 1933 the parish was abolished and merged with Weymouth, Bincombe and Poxwell.[4]
Notable people
[edit]The Wesley family (the founders of Methodism) lived at Manor Cottage, which lies just south of The Spice Ship.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "Area profile for Littlemoor & Preston - Dorset Council". gi.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "Dorset councillor Tony Ferrari dies after collapsing while running". BBC News. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ "Population statistics Preston CP/AP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "Relationships and changes Preston CP/AP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
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