Dorchester Town Council

Bayeux

The first twinning entered into was with Bayeux (of Tapestry fame) in France.  The links were formed in 1959 and came about because the Dorset Regiment were the first soldiers to enter the town in 1944 as the Second World War came to an end.

If you would like more information about Bayeux visit www.bayeux.fr

Link to Bayeux website