Thomas Hardy Locations, Parent's marriage
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Image: © Nigel Mykura Taken: 21 Feb 2008
This is the main street of Melbury Osmund where Hardy's parents Jemima Hands and Thomas Hardy senior were married in the village church in 1839. The village is just off the A37 between Yeovil and Dorchester.