Weymouth

Weymouth is a harbour town on the Dorset coast, facing a sheltered bay and the waters of the English Channel. Its old port linked the surrounding countryside with maritime trade, while the beach drew increasing attention in the eighteenth century. In 1789 George III came to Weymouth for his health, making the town a fashionable place for sea bathing. Royal visits helped transform the fishing and trading port into a celebrated seaside resort.