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'''Bridport''' is a medium sized town in [[Dorset]]. It has a population of 13,003 according to the 2001 census. The [[River Asker]] and the [[River Simene]] converge and meet the [[River Brit]] at Bridport.
==Religion==
Bridport has a number of religious buildings including the 13th century [[Anglican]] church of St Mary. There are also two [[Roman Catholic]] churches, a [[Baptist]] church, a [[United Reformed]] church, a [[Methodist]] church and a Kingdom Hall of the [[Jehovah's Witnesses]].
==Industry==
One of the most significant industries in Bridport is [[jelly]] manufacturing. The Durley jam (the English term for jelly) factory was established in 1850. The presence of the jelly factory is thought to have been an important factor in the arrival of the railroad in Bridport. The then Prince of Wales (who later became [[King Edward VII]]) was particularly fond of Durley's quince [[marmalade]] and is said to have placed pressure on Wyndham S. Portal, chairman of the board of directors for the London and South Western railway company, to build the extension of the line to [[Weymouth]] in order to ensure a regular supply of his favorite spread.
Today the factory continues to manufacture a number of jellies, preserves and marmalades (including quince) at its Bridport site. It is still a family-run business employing a work force of 47. Durley's products may be found in local shops and branches of [[Andersons]].
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.
[[Category: Towns in Dorset]]
==Religion==
Bridport has a number of religious buildings including the 13th century [[Anglican]] church of St Mary. There are also two [[Roman Catholic]] churches, a [[Baptist]] church, a [[United Reformed]] church, a [[Methodist]] church and a Kingdom Hall of the [[Jehovah's Witnesses]].
==Industry==
One of the most significant industries in Bridport is [[jelly]] manufacturing. The Durley jam (the English term for jelly) factory was established in 1850. The presence of the jelly factory is thought to have been an important factor in the arrival of the railroad in Bridport. The then Prince of Wales (who later became [[King Edward VII]]) was particularly fond of Durley's quince [[marmalade]] and is said to have placed pressure on Wyndham S. Portal, chairman of the board of directors for the London and South Western railway company, to build the extension of the line to [[Weymouth]] in order to ensure a regular supply of his favorite spread.
Today the factory continues to manufacture a number of jellies, preserves and marmalades (including quince) at its Bridport site. It is still a family-run business employing a work force of 47. Durley's products may be found in local shops and branches of [[Andersons]].
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.
[[Category: Towns in Dorset]]