Verwood

Verwood is a small town on the River Crane near Bournemouth in East Dorset, England, with a population of 13,580 (2001).

Lying on heathland, Verwood did not exist as a village in its own right until the mid nineteenth century, but there have been inhabitants from medieval times. Brick making and pottery brought people into the area and Verwood separated from the being part of Cranborne. Despite its utilitarian nature, examples of Verwood pottery are now considered collectable for its historical importance. The Verwood Heathland Heritage Centre was opened in 2003 on the original site of the last pottery to close in 1953. Verwood was served by a branch line railway till the mid 1960's, but the growing popularity of the area, being close to the New Forest and The Solent, saw the village continue to grow, and saw rapid expansion from late 70's onwards.

The town is home to Verwood Concert Brass, a successful lower section brass band.

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* Census data
* Verwood Concert Brass

Verwood Concert Brass are West of England 4th section Champions 2005,2006 and the 6th best 4th Section Band in Britain 2005

The town is also home to Verwood RUFC.