Broadwey

Village in Dorset, England

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50°39′N 2°28′W / 50.650°N 2.467°W / 50.650; -2.467

Broadwey /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/ was a former village in the northern suburbs of Weymouth, Dorset, England. It lies on the B3159 road. In 2001, Broadwey and Upwey ward had a population of 4,349. St Nicholas' Church serves the suburb,[1] as did Broadwey Methodist Church until 2021.[2]

Politics

Broadwey is part of the South Dorset parliamentary constituency.

Broadwey is part of the Upwey and Broadwey ward for elections to Dorset Council.[3]

In 1931 the civil parish called "Broadway" had a population of 960.[4] On 1 April 1933 the parish was abolished and merged with Weymouth and Bincombe.[5]

References

  1. ^ "St Nicholas".
  2. ^ "Broadwey". Dorset South & West Methodist Circuit. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Area profile for Upwey & Broadwey - Dorset Council". gi.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Population statistics Broadway AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Relationships and changes Broadway AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 19 April 2024.

External links

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