Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Wimborne Minster within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Wimborne (or Wimborne Minster), market town and par. with ry. sta., Dorset, in E. of co., at confluence of rivers Allen and Stour, 7 miles N. of Poole by rail, 11,966 ac., pop. 5390; P.O., T.O., 2 Banks. Market-day, Friday. Wimborne is an ancient place, occupying the site of a Roman station, and known to the Saxons as Wimburnhamynstre. Its church, a cathedral-like edifice, was founded by Edward the Confessor, and is a remarkable relic of antiquity. Among the other buildings in Wimborne are a fine grammar school and an endowed school. Coachbuilding is carried on; there are mfrs. of buttons and woollen hose.