Sherborne

British

/ ˈʃɛːbɔːn /

noun

a town in S England in Dorset: noted for its medieval abbey, ruined medieval castle, and Sherborne Castle, a mansion built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594. Pop: 9350 (2001)

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"There are safe disposal routes for needles but the worst place to put them is in your recycling," said Richard Dobbs, managing director of Sherborne Recycling.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

To the obvious fury of the judge, the prince's stubborn barrister David Sherborne often tested the boundaries of that decision.

From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026

When Sherborne asked whether he had "decided to switch sides out of revenge", Burrows responded: "It was not a case of switching sides."

From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026

David Sherborne, for the claimants, repeatedly questioned the private investigator about the statement on Monday - having been given permission by the judge to treat him as a hostile witness and conduct a cross-examination.

From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026

The gardens at Sherborne Castle were laid out by Sir Walter Raleigh.

From Garden-Craft Old and New by John D. Sedding

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