The Marquis of Lorne Inn, Nettlecombe, Dorset
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The Marquis of Lorne Inn, Nettlecombe, Dorset
Image: © Jonathan Billinger Taken: 28 Nov 2007
This country inn has an interesting name. The highest-profile Marquis seems to have been Sir John George Edward Henry Douglas Sutherland Campbell, K.G., G.C.M.G., who was Governor-General of Canada in the 1870's and 80's. However, the pub sign depicts a gentleman from the 17th. century.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.758426
Longitude
-2.685564