VoicesYou are in: Dorset > Voices  We head to Weymouth's Skate Park to find out about the latest 'sick' language used by the skaters.  Dorchester student Harry Crawford on the kinds of words and phrases he uses.  Listen to some stories about the Dorset accent which has changed as much as life in the county.  The Dorset dialect is full of quirky words, sayings and phrases.  Think you know a thing or two about English? Try our puzzling word game.  Dorset school master William Barnes was revered as one of the finest poets of his day.  Ever wondered what Shitterton, Old Harry & Piddle mean? Let BBC Dorset unravel some of the mystery.  Have your say - tell us your favourite or unusual Dorset placenames. You are in: Dorset > Voices |
