In 1896 Bridport was granted its own timezone by royal charter. South Coast Time (SCT) is three minutes behind [[Greenwich Mean Time]]. Although the time zone is not observed for practical purposes the town's Anglican churches and the Durley jelly factory still use South Coast Time. | In 1896 Bridport was granted its own timezone by royal charter. South Coast Time (SCT) is three minutes behind [[Greenwich Mean Time]]. Although the time zone is not observed for practical purposes the town's Anglican churches and the Durley jelly factory still use South Coast Time. |