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Dorchester - Former Foundry
This former foundry has been converted into offices.
Image: © Chris Talbot
Taken: 1 Apr 2012
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Lott and Walne Foundry now flats, High Street Fordingham, Dorchester
Image: © Gary Rogers
Taken: 11 May 2017
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Dorchester: doorless phone box on London Road
This red telephone box appears to still be functioning despite the lack of a door.
Image: © Chris Downer
Taken: 7 Mar 2013
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The Old Malthouse, High Street Fordington, Dorchester
Grade II Listed late 18th or early 19th century malthouse. Now split into apparently two homes numbered 2A & 2B. The first owner was Elias Galpin (1756-1846) who lived here until his death so it seems safe to assume the building is late 18th century. A part of the Malthouse was known locally as the 'Noah's Ark Inn' a name in use at least from 1860 to 1940 although beer had been retailed here from 1830 or before. Elias' son Robert ran the business until his death in 1859. John & William Blandamer purchased the business from Robert's beneficiary in 1860. William's wife Amelia continued to run Noah's Ark until 1882. George Trevett was the next occupant until 1890 but is recorded only as publican/Innkeeper of the Noah's Ark Inn, not maltster a trade that possibly ended with Robert Galpin. In mid 1891 John Legg moved in and is recorded as Railway Carman and Publican. George Legg took over from his father on John's death in 1901. George continued at Noah's Ark until 1940 but records indicate other activities here by Horace Wrighton as 'fish hawker, greengrocer and cycle depot manager'.
Image: © Jo and Steve Turner
Taken: 23 Aug 2021
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Former foundry - Dorchester
The former premises of Lott & Walne at Fordington High street were vacated in early 1988. The main building is thought to date from the first half of the 19th century and has a crane at the far end. The company were agricultural engineers and also acted as agents for other companies. Although now converted, the building has retained an 'industrial' feel.
Image: © Chris Allen
Taken: 18 Aug 2016
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Dorchester, old factory
In High Street Fordington, now converted to flats. Lott & Walne were principally agricultural engineers; their name can be seen on drain covers and fingerposts.
Image: © Mike Faherty
Taken: 15 Sep 2009
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The Foundry, High Street Fordington, Dorchester
Grade II Listed early 19th century former foundry. Possibly established in 1830 it is not in Pigot's directory that year but in 1941 edition John Galpin is listed as iron founder High West Street having first appeared in 1839 edition of Robert's Directory as Ironmonger and Ironfounder. In 1851 he is employing 28 men and 4 boys suggesting he may have the foundry here but continued to live in High West Street. John went on to become Mayor of Dorchester 1861-2 and become its JP and an Alderman of the town. In 1865 he is listed as owner of the foundry at Fordington but by 1871 had sold his interest in the business. In 1875 Crocker, Fenner & Co. are 'Ironfounders & ironmongers of High East street & The Foundry'. By 1891 the foundry had been taken over by Foster Lott & Company and in 1901 it was Lott & Walne Ltd. The foundry closed in the 1980s. In 2001 a developers scheme for five houses here was rejected by the council but the foundry building went on to be converted into flats.
Image: © Jo and Steve Turner
Taken: 23 Aug 2021
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Dorchester, mill stream
At High Street East. The pair of swans have seven cygnets.
Image: © Mike Faherty
Taken: 15 Sep 2009
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Dorchester, bridge
Road bridge carrying High Street East over the mill stream.
Image: © Mike Faherty
Taken: 15 Sep 2009
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Dorchester - High Street Fordington
This former foundry has been converted into offices.
Image: © Chris Talbot
Taken: 1 Apr 2012
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