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		The earliest recorded version (possibly 7th century) of the name Beaminster is BEBINGMYNSTER, and the most likely meaning is Church of BEBBE, this being a female personal name.
		The finest 17th-century houses are to be found on the fringe of the town where they escaped the fires.
		The population declined after 1841 when the industries failed, the railway did not come near the town, and the flight from the land led to a great fall in numbers employed in agriculture.
	www.beaminster.org.uk (277 words)

	Beaminster Holidays in Dorset
		Beaminster's past can be explored in the town's museum, which is housed in a charming converted Congregational Chapel in Whitcombe Road.
		Today, Beaminster is a charming place to stop and browse around its unique shops or to sample some of the local fare in its restaurants, pubs and tearooms.
		Beaminster is perfectly situated to explore the delights of both the countryside and the World Heritage Coast.
	www.worldheritagecoast.net /town.aspx?town=12 (296 words)

	Beaminster, Dorset, England
		Beaminster (pronounced ‘Beminster’), is a prosperous little market town which once thrived from wool cloth and sailcloth, sackcloth and shoe-thread, rope and twine.
		Beaminster's most famous son was Thomas Hine, who gave his name to Cognac Hine, long recognized as the 'connoisseurs' cognac.
		Around Beaminster are several notable country houses, Mapperton, Melplash and Parnham, the latter being the most interesting.
	www.thedorsetpage.com /locations/place/B030.htm (265 words)

	Beaminster
		The parish consists of three manors, Beaminster Prima, Beaminster Secunda, and Beaminster Parsonatus, all of which are held by lease by the present lords under the church of Salisbury.
		Frances Tucker, for the education of twenty of the poorest boys in Beaminster, three or four of whom are to be apprenticed to the sea service.
		The number of houses in Beaminster was 567 in 1831, when the population amounted to 2,968 persons, of whom 1,573 were females.
	www.oldtowns.co.uk /Dorset/beaminster.htm (591 words)

	museum
		Beaminster Museum is a local history museum covering Beaminster and the surrounding villages.
		The old Congregational Chapel was built in 1149 and enlarged in 1825.It is a charming building (Grade II listed), important architecturally to the town, being surrounded by fine 17th and 18th century houses which survived the three great fires which devastated other parts.
		The building was acquired in 1990 by the Beaminster Museum Trust, a registered charity set up to found and maintain a museum for the town of Beaminster and the surrounding rural area.
	www.beaminster.org.uk /Museum.htm (870 words)

	Beaminster Poor Law Union and Workhouse
		Beaminster Poor Law Union was formed on 28th March 1836.
		The new Beaminster Board of Guardians met for the first time on 6th April 1836 at the Red Lion Inn.
		Beaminster, Broadwindsor, and Netherbury, be appropriated to the use of the Union, and that the salaries of the respective governors be as follows, viz.
	users.ox.ac.uk /~peter/workhouse/Beaminster/Beaminster.shtml (1170 words)

	The Parish of Beaminster
		In 1849 Beaminster was separated from the mother parish of Netherbury.
		The workhouse for Beaminster Union [comprising 26 parishes] was one mile from the town in the parish of Stoke Abbot, it held 230 inmates.
		1841 Census of Beaminster Workhouse in the parish of Stoke abbott
	www.dorset-opc.com /BeaminsterFiles/Beaminster.htm (310 words)

	GENUKI: Beaminster
		Beaminster is a parochial chapelry belonging to the vicarage of Netherbury; the Rev. James Brookland is the present Incumbent.
		as lessee of the manor of Beaminster Parsonatus; besides this manor there are two others belonging to the parish, Beaminster Prima and Beaminster Secunda: all rested in the prebends of Salisbury Cathedral, from whom the lands are leased.
		Mary, Beaminster and Holy Trinity, Beaminster as a part of UKOLN: The UK Office for Library and Information Networking, University of Bath.
	www.uk-genealogy.org.uk /genuki/DOR/Beaminster (412 words)

	LEASEHOLD NEWSAGENT, BEAMINSTER, DORSET - Businesses for sale throughout the UK (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Beaminster News stocks a range of newspapers, an extensive selection of magazines, confectionery including a range of sweets in jars, cards, toys and stationery.
		Beaminster is an expanding town with 50 new homes about to be built, which will further increase trade of this unopposed business.
		Beaminster is an idyllic town in West Dorset, close to the border with Devon, set amidst rolling countryside.
	www.daltonsbusiness.com /business-details/Leasehold-Newsagent-Beaminster-Dorset/235-1142-126499 (323 words)

	Property to rent in Beaminster
		A three bedroom semi-detached house close to towns’ amenities.
		A detached period farm cottage with lovely rural views, which is situated within the grounds of a working farm.
		A second floor flat situated close to The Square with views to rear.
	www.rightmove.co.uk /property-to-let-in--beaminster--dorset.rsp/svr/3012 (145 words)

	Beaminster hotels: Hotel and Guest Houses in the UK
		Many Beaminster hotels and guesthouses have been awarded ratings for Quality and Value, so you can be certain of high standards of accommodation in Beaminster; and, naturally, a very warm welcome and our world famous Beaminster hospitality come as standard.
		As well as a colour photograph of your chosen Beaminster hotel or guesthouse, a basic tariff can be viewed: full, up to date room rates for your selected Beaminster accommodation can be easily accessed via the hotel or guesthouse’s own website.
		Many Beaminster hotel and Beaminster guest house proprietors provide their own websites, but if not, we have created one for them, providing you with the opportunity to view for yourself the quality and value on offer.
	www.hotels.uk.com /accommodation/hotels-accommodation-uk/Beaminster/Beaminster_hotels.htm (480 words)

	Beaminster Festival: Home
		This year we are hosting a programme of events which we hope will appeal to everyone in Beaminster and West Dorset as well as to audiences from much further afield, including visitors to the dramatic Jurassic Coastline which lies some 8 miles south of the town.
		There is new work from local artists on display at The Public Hall and Beaminster House and all over the town in different venues, and the Museum hosts a full programme of events which includes an exhibition of textiles and lots of photography.
		Literary events include a literary supper with General Sir Michael Rose, a talk by Joanna Trollope, a celebration of the life and work of Sir John Betjeman given by the Very Rev. David Shearlock, Rural Matters discussed by James Crowden and the Evidence for Climate Change explored by Professor Sir Ghillean Prance.
	www.beamfest.org.uk (279 words)

	Beaminster Jobs @ Jobsite UK - Start your Recruitment & Job Search Now!
		Beaminster, Bridport, Crewkerne, Hinton St George, Ilminster, Lyme Regis, Merriott, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Yeovil
		We currently have 174 jobs within 10 miles of Beaminster.
		Perfect homes, houses, flats and other property to rent in Beaminster.
	www.jobsite.co.uk /local/beaminster.html (106 words)

	Property to buy in Beaminster
		A rare opportutnity to acquire an unmodernised Grade II listed period farmhouse with adjoining cottage and outbuildings, set in its own land Wantsley Farm is ideally located on the outskirts of the extremely popular town of Beaminster and within an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
		A very attractive detached character stone house, with delightful secluded south-facing gardens and grounds adjoining a Deer Park, on the edge of this picturesque town.
		Barnfleet, 2 The Orchard Newtown Beaminster, DT8 3FF
	www.rightmove.co.uk /property-for-sale-in--beaminster--dorset.rsp/svr/2020 (403 words)

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		Beaminster property for sale and area guide - Find a Property
		We will be updating the guidebook for Beaminster so please bear with us
		Dorset County Council Information aimed primarily at the local population including schools information and details on the council's structure.
	www.findaproperty.com /areadetails.aspx?edid=00&salerent=0&areaid=1387 (118 words)

	Beaminster Singers
		Since then, the group has become a feature of the town's musical life, giving two or three concerts a year in the town and surrounding villages.
		Next, we appeared in the Beaminster Festival with a programme of music by English composers, including Vaughan Williams Mass in G Minor.
		If you’d like to join Beaminster Singers take a look at our membership page.
	www.alfx.com /singers (374 words)

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		Beaminster property to rent and area guide - Find a Property
		Rent Home UK / South West England / Dorset / Beaminster
		Review area information or pick your preferred property to rent in Beaminster:
	www.findaproperty.com /areadetails.aspx?edid=00&salerent=1&areaid=1387 (117 words)

	Beaminster Festival: Box Office
		To place a ticket order by post, please use the Booking Form and send it together with your cheque (made payable to the Beaminster Festival) and a stamped addressed envelope to The Yarn Barton Centre, Fleet Street, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3DR.
		To place your order for tickets, either pick up a copy of the Festival Programme available from a variety of outlets around the town and beyond, or download a copy here.
		When you've made your choices, please follow the directions above to post it into the Box Office, or bring it in person to The Yarn Barton Centre, Fleet Street, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3DR.
	www.beamfest.org.uk /boxoffice.html (563 words)

	Buy a Leasehold Newsagent, Beaminster, Dorset business for sale on Businesses For Sale .com
		Beaminster News stocks a range of newspapers, an extensive selection of magazines, confectionery including a range of sweets in jars, cards, toys and stationery.
		Beaminster is an expanding town with 50 new homes about to be built, which will further increase trade of this unopposed business.
		Beaminster is an idyllic town in West Dorset, close to the border with Devon, set amidst rolling countryside.
	www.businessesforsale.com /uk/Leasehold-Newsagent-Beaminster-Dorset-For-Sale.aspx (523 words)

	Buy property in Beaminster, Dorset - Primelocation
		At the head of the Vale of the River Brit, Beaminster is on the A3066 between Crewkerne and Bridport.
		In 1684, Beaminster was severely damaged by fire again, which is why the finest 17th century houses are to be found on the edges of town.
		Another fire in 1781 caused considerable damage and, consequently, the centre of Beaminster was mostly built in the late 18th and 19th centuries.
	www.primelocation.com /uk-property-for-sale/browse/houses/h5/uk/england/dorset/beaminster (1419 words)

	A Topographical Dictionary of England: Beaminster, Dorset
		BEAMINSTER, a market town and parish in the hundred of BEAMINSTER-FORUM and REDHONE, Bridport division of the county of DORSET, 17½ miles (W.N.W.) from Dorchester, and 137¼ (W.S.W.) from London, containing 2806 inhabitants.
		It was rebuilt by means of a parliamentary grant of £2000, but was again nearly destroyed by a fire which occurred in 1684: in 1781, it experienced a similar calamity, but the greater part of the buildings having been insured, it soon recovered its former prosperity.
		This parish contains the manors of Beaminster Prima, and Beaminster Sceunda, forming two prebends in the Cathedral Church of Salisbury; the former is rated in the king's books at £20.
	www.thedorsetpage.com /Genealogy/lewis/Locations/beaminster.htm (574 words)

	Definition of Beaminster
		Beaminster is a town in Dorset, on the A3066 between Bridport and Crewkerne.
		It is famous for the Beaminster Festival, an annual nine-day music and art festival.
		During the civil war the town declared for Parliament, and was sacked by Royalist forces in 1644.
	www.wordiq.com /definition/Beaminster (145 words)

	Headington, Beaminster, Dorset
		A warm welcome awaits you at Headington which is set in half an acre with far reaching countryside views on the edge of the quiet village of Mosterton Near Beaminster in Dorset.
		The market town on Beaminster is a protected conservation area.
		Beaminster is a charming place to shop, browse and sample the local fare.
	www.s-h-systems.co.uk /hotels/headington.html (353 words)

	Combs &c. Families of Beaminster, Dorsetshire
		Beaminster is less than five miles southeast of Misterton, Somerset.
		Oliver GYBBYS, parson of South Mapperton.: Detention of deeds relating to a messuage and land at Combe in Beaminster.: Dorset.
		Robert HORSFORD, Cristyen his wife, Joan DAVYE, and John NELE.: Assault at Beaminster after complainant had fastened a summons from this court on the door of John DAVYE, father of the said Cristyen and Joan.
	www.combs-families.org /combs/records/england/dor/beaminster.htm (349 words)

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		In its heyday, Beaminster could boast at least seventeen inns, built to cater for the many farmers who came to town for the weekly market, as well as passengers on the Crewkerne to Bridport coach.
		Much of old Beaminster was destroyed during several catastrophic fires in previous times.
		Beaminster is the ‘sweet Bemmister’ of William Barnes’ famous Victorian poem.
	www.francisfrith.com /search/england/dorset/beaminster/photos/beaminster_48432s.htm (344 words)

	Dorset Police
		Beaminster town nestles in the rural heart of the Britt Valley and is noted for its picturesque setting, fine historic buildings and yearly arts festival among other things.
		It is the aim of all officers policing the Beaminster area to provide a quality service to the community in partnership with other agencies and community leaders.
		Beaminster has its own e-mail address for non urgent enquiries this is beaminster@dorset.pnn.police.uk
	www.dorset.police.uk /yourarea/western/sections/bridport/beaminstertowncentre.shtml (182 words)

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		The old Congregational Chapel was built in 1149 and enlarged in 1825.It is a charming building (Grade II listed), important architecturally to the town, being surrounded by fine 17th and 18th century houses which survived the three great fires which devastated other parts.
		The building was acquired in 1990 by the Beaminster Museum Trust, a registered charity set up to found and maintain a museum for the town of Beaminster and the surrounding rural area.
		The museum features local villages around Beaminster, and this year it is the turn for a display from Broadwindsor.
	www.btinternet.com /~chemeng (867 words)

	St. Marys Church Beaminster - Preservation Appeal (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Although sited in a sheltered rural area Beaminster was until recently subject to the polluting effects of two factories, one a gasworks and the other a milk production facility.
		And from age to age down the centuries Beaminster people have responded and have maintained this heritage and passed it from generation to generation.
		This appeal is to everyone with Beaminster connections, past and present, to ensure that the hopes and fears of all the years continue to meet in Beaminster's ancient and beautiful church.
	www.beaminster.co.uk /org/church/index.html (792 words)

	Headington, Beaminster, Dorset
		A warm welcome awaits you at Headington which is set in half an acre with far reaching countryside views on the edge of the quiet village of Mosterton Near Beaminster in Dorset.
		The market town on Beaminster is a protected conservation area.
		Beaminster is a charming place to shop, browse and sample the local fare.
	www.smoothhound.co.uk /hotels/headington.html (353 words)

	LABEL PRINTER Beaminster \| pot sticker
		Mercian Labels are alabel printer and one of the UKs leading suppliers of self adhesive labels to Beaminster.
		You may also want a fast service to Beaminster, with most orders being dispatched in 3 working days by next day carrier at no extra charge.
		If you are from Beaminster and looking for custom printed labels or a label printer in Beaminster, lease contact us for samples or a quotation
	www.selfadhesivelabels.com /custom-Beaminster-Labels.html (345 words)

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