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Dorchester

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Dorchester is the name of two towns in England:

Dorchester in Dorset was central in the organisation of the emigration of puritans to North America in the 17th century, which is why:

Dorchester is also the name of some places in Canada:

Dorchester is also the name of some places in the United States of America:


The Dorchester Hotel is an expensive luxury hotel on London's Park Lane.

Guy_Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester was the first Governor of Canada.



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