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Dorking is an old market town in More Valley district, Surrey, England. It is located at the foot of the North Downs. The town has a population of about 17,000 people (2012 estimate). It is approximately 40 km (25 mi) to the south of London.
Dorking, Surrey, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Antique_shops_in_West_Street,_Dorking_-_geograph.org.uk_-_97865.jpgAuthor: Richard Slessor
Dorking traces its beginnings to Stane Street, a Roman road that was built to link London with Chichester on the English Channel. It was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as the Manor of Dorchinges.
Its choice location at the junction of major roads made Dorking a prosperous farming town in the medieval period. In 1750 it became the staging post for trips to Brighton, with the completion of the Turnpike Road. However its position as a stage coach post declined when the railway line was built.
Today Dorking has managed to preserve the historic buildings in the town center. It is well known for its concentration of antique shops. The main shopping streets in town are High Street, West Street and South Street.
Visiting Dorking
From London, take the A24 road heading south till you arrive in Dorking.
Dorking High Street: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dorking_High_Street_in_July_2009_3.JPGAuthor: Arriva436
Places of Interest in Dorking
- Dorking Halls and Cinema: The local entertainment center in the heart of town.
- Dorking Heritage Trail: Self-guided walks to admire and learn about the architecture and street history of Dorking.
- Dorking Museum: Museum in the historic center of Dorking was formerly a foundry where manhole covers were made. Today the museum holds books and documents related to the history of Dorking.
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