Map of The Bow
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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004277 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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About The Bow
The Bow is a street located in Dorchester. The street has a length of approximately 51 metres.
The Bow is located within the Dorset Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.
The Bow has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 43210833 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The Bow is located within the county of Dorset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 114.88 miles South West from central London., 0.18 miles North from Dorchester, 17.74 miles South East from Yeovil and 25.08 miles West from Bournemouth.
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Swing Swang Lane
28th April 2024
I am trying to find out why the lane is named Swing Swang?
It has been known known this since at least 1905 when hedge making contents used to be held here.
Swing Swang is often used to describe a fairground ride. I remember Swing Boats. Were they a bit like this or is Swing Swang another name for swings?
Swing Swangs are also mentioned in connection to orchards. Or were orchards just good places to have swings?
Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
Estate Agents near The Bow
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Connells | 3 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UH | Visit Website |
| Connells Lettings | 3 High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UH | Visit Website |
| Dickinson Bowden | 62 High West Street Dorchester DT1 1UY | Visit Website |
Location Details
| The Bow | |
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| Latitude | 50.715637 |
| Longitude | -2.436648 |
| OS Easting (X): | 369176 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 90822 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SY692908 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dorset |
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Frequently asked Questions for The Bow
What Council (Local Authority) is The Bow in?
The Bow is located within the local authority area of Dorset Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is The Bow in?
The Bow is located within the area of Dorchester Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is The Bow in?
The Bow is located within the ward of Dorchester West.
What County is The Bow in?
The Bow is located within the ceremonial county of Dorset.
What Constituency is The Bow in?
The Bow is located within the constituency of West Dorset.
What Part of the UK is The Bow in?
The Bow is located within the Array region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is The Bow in?
The Bow is located within the Dorset Council area.
What Police Force area is The Bow in?
The Bow is located within the Dorset Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with The Bow
| Street | Junction Type |
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| High West Street (B3150) | junction |
| North Square | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times for The Bow
| Sunrise | 05:25 |
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| Sunset | 20:46 |
Latest Weather Conditions for The Bow
| Observed at Weather Station: | Isle Of Portland 10 May 2024 at 12:00 (13.40 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 16.5°C (76.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00104060 & E00104070 |
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| ONS Area Name | Retired Communal City Dwellers & Hampered Aspiration |
| LSOA Code: | E01032644 |
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| LSOA Name: | West Dorset 009H |
| SOA Code: | 5a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004277 |
| MSOA Name: | West Dorset 009 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose & Partners Dorchester |
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| Tudor Arcade, South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BN |
| 01305 268420 |
| Distance: 0.09 Miles |
| Directions from The Bow to Waitrose & Partners Dorchester |
| Iceland Dorchester |
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| Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU |
| 01305251382 |
| Distance: 0.21 Miles |
| Directions from The Bow to Iceland Dorchester |
| Sainsburys Dorchester Local |
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| Unit A, St. Martins Place, Bridport Road, Dorchester, England, DT1 2FB |
| 1305259859 |
| Distance: 0.52 Miles |
| Directions from The Bow to Sainsburys Dorchester Local |
| Tesco Dorchester Superstore |
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| Weymouth Ave, Dorchester, DT1 2RY |
| 0345 677 9224 |
| Distance: 1.02 Miles |
| Directions from The Bow to Tesco Dorchester Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01305 - Dorchester |
| Area Code: 01300 - Cerne Abbas |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Dorset |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of West Dorset |
| The Member of Parliament is Chris Loder |
| Details for the MP Chris Loder on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Chris Loder on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Chris Loder won with a majority of 14,106 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 81,897 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Dorchester West Ward |
| Parish: Dorchester Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Dorset |
Nearest Schools
England Higher Schools
Kingston Maurward College
Address: Kingston Maurward College, Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01305215000
England Secondary Schools
Dorset Studio School
Address: Dorset Studio School, Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PX
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01305443600
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Address: St Osmund's Church of England Middle School, Barnes Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DZ
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact:
Dorchester Middle School
Address: Dorchester Middle School, Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HS
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01305265651
The Thomas Hardye School
Address: The Thomas Hardye School, Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01305266064
England Primary Schools
Manor Park Church of England First School
Address: Manor Park Church of England First School, Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2BH
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact:
The Prince of Wales School
Address: The Prince of Wales School, Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HH
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01305257120
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Address: St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester, Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DD
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01305262258
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
Address: St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster, West Hill, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9RD
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01305263880
Damers First School
Address: Damers First School, Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3DF
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Dorset County Hospital |
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| Address: Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY, |
| NHS Sector |
| Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01305 251150 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 0.78 (miles) |
| Directions from to Dorset County Hospital |
| Maiden Castle House |
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| Address: 30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, DT1 2ER, |
| Independent Sector |
| Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 1.19 (miles) |
| Directions from to Maiden Castle House |
| BMI The Winterbourne Hospital |
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| Address: Herringston Road, Dorchester, DT1 2DR, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01305 263252 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.66 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Winterbourne Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near The Bow
PRINCESS STREET DENTAL CARE
Address: 29-29A PRINCES STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1TP
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: :
ASPEN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RR
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH COAST DENTAL SPECIALISTS
Address: AVENUE HOUSE, SOUTH WALKS ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DT
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
ROYAL TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 35 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RY
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
THE GARDENS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 18 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RU
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
DORCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CLINIC
Address: 15 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RU
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near The Bow
ATRIUM HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 7 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 251545
FORDINGTON SURGERY
Address: 91 HIGH STREET, FORDINGTON, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1LD
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 250515
QUEENS AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 14 QUEENS AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2EW
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 262886
POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY
Address: 3 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2FD
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 251128
PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY
Address: 2 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 871468
THE PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY
Address: FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2FD
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 250989
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near The Bow
BOOTS
Address: 12-13 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264340
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 17 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264101
TOUT'S PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 BREWERY SQUARE, 5 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264193
VICTORIA PARK PHARMACY
Address: 14 MAUD ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LW
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264012
POUNDBURY PHARMACY
Address: 1 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST JOHN WAY, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 213475
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO STORES LTD, WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2RY
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 365847
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near The Bow
DORCHESTER BOOTS OPTICIANS
Address: 16 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: :
INSIGHT OPTICIANS
Address: 9 TUDOR ARCADE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BN
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 5 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BL
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
SPROSTON & BOWDEN OPTICIANS
Address: 23 HIGH WEST STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1UW
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 20/20A SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 41 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DF
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Dorchester West Station is 0.41 miles away.
Address: Dorchester West station, Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB
Dorchester West is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line|Heart of Wessex Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Dorchester West Station is an unstaffed station.
Dorchester South Station is 0.44 miles away.
Address: Dorchester South station, Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX
Dorchester South is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line|Heart of Wessex Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Dorchester South Station is staffed on a part time basis.