The old "Agnes Weston" hostel
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The old "Agnes Weston" hostel
Image: © Simon Palmer Taken: 7 Jun 2008
Agnes Weston was a 19th century lady who provided hostels for the pastoral care of men of the Royal Navy. Every naval port had an "Aggie Westons". This one served the needs of Portland sailors
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Image Location
Latitude
50.559672
Longitude
-2.447757