Poundbury: the experimental village built by a King

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Poundbury: the experimental village built by a King
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Just past a roundabout where the A37 meets the A35, is a small community where you’ll be hard pressed to find even a smidge of graffiti on a wall, or a drop of litter in the parks. Did we also mention that it was built by a king? 👑

However, for some who have grown up in the village, the allure of quiet serenity and close community has somewhat worn off.Resident Rachel says that Poundbury feels like a film set

‘I think you have to experience it and try and view it as a housing development because that’s really all it is. It’s just a particularly nice one.’ The then Prince of Wales cuts the ribbon at the opening of the Great Field play area at Poundbury during a visit to Dorset earlier this year ‘There’s a lot of service businesses here because we only need a phone and emails and we’ll get repeat business.

The Duchy of Cornwall headquarters in the village has flown it’s flag at half mast since the Queen’s death ‘My mum served him a cup of tea and she was absolutely delighted. My personal experience is he’s incredibly delightful and friendly and open.’Emma’s cafe has been in the area for six years

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