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Dorchester Building Society

Period 1847–1966 Name changed in 1964 from Dorchester & County of Dorset Economic Benefit Building Society
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History

Dorchester Building Society was the name used by Dorchester and County of Dorset Economic Benefit Building Society for several decades prior to its formal renaming in 1964 according to the Building Societies Association. In 1966, it transferred its engagements to Bristol & West Building Society and is now part of Coventry Building Society.

Absorbed from

1964renamedDorchester & County of Dorset Economic Benefit Building Society

Became part of

1966acquiredBristol & West Building Society

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Last updated: 07/05/2026