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The Black Death landed on the shores of England on a merchant ship arriving in Weymouth in the year 1348.
The Crabchurch Conspiracy was one of the most famous event of the Civil War to take place in Weymouth.
King George III had a deep affection for Weymouth, a statue, bathing machine and the famous Osmington White Horse are all reminders of his visits to the resort.
Weymouth played a key role in world war II, from sea defences on the beach and the homeguard, the Nothe Fort, little ships crossing the harbour to Dunkirk to loading troops for D-Day.
There are many shipwrecks around Weymouth and the dangerous coast around Portland.
Explore the medieval history of Weymouth Harbour and the Town Bridge, from wool trade and royal service to the early bridge linking Weymouth and Melcombe Regis.
Explore the history of smuggling in Weymouth and Portland. One of the key places for smuggling in Dorset.
Discover Weymouth's role in World War I, from harbour and railway support to home-front life, hospitals, rationing and remembrance.
Explore Weymouth in the 1920s, from elegant seaside holidays and lively entertainment to the demolition of the Royal Baths in 1927 and the town's shift toward modern tourism.
More Things to do in Dorset
Visit the Nothe Fort
The Nothe Fort is a victorian fort now a museum of life in Weymouth during world war II.
The Nothe Fort is a victorian fort now a museum of life in Weymouth during world war II.
Pirate Graves Church Ope Cove
The Pirates Graveyard at Church Ope Cove on Portland is found high above Church Ope Cove.
The Pirates Graveyard at Church Ope Cove on Portland is found high above Church Ope Cove.
Tyneham Ghost village
Tyneham Ghost Village is a deserted village.
Tyneham Ghost Village is a deserted village.
Things to do in Weymouth in the rain
There are plenty of things to do in Weymouth when it rains and lots more things to do around Dorset too.
There are plenty of things to do in Weymouth when it rains and lots more things to do around Dorset too.
Weymouth History
Did you know that the Black Death arrived in England in 1348 through the port of Weymouth.
Did you know that the Black Death arrived in England in 1348 through the port of Weymouth.