Notable Connections
- Sub Lieutenant Rupert Brooke (1887–1915), stationed at Blandford between November 1914 and February 1915. It is thought that some of his best known sonnets were written here.
- Joe Fry (1915–1950), British racing car driver. He was killed in an accident at the 1950 Blandford hill-climb.
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Famous quotes containing the words notable and/or connections:
“a notable prince that was called King John;
And he ruled England with main and with might,
For he did great wrong, and maintained little right.”
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