Church of Our Lady and St. Andrew, Portland

During the 19th-century, the influx of workers for the new prison establishment, and the construction of the breakwaters of Portland Harbour, led to the need for a Catholic church. Designed by the prolific English architect Joseph Hansom, the church was erected at Grove Road in 1868 by George Poole, From the late 19th century and into the 20th century, the church's main offering revolved around two Sunday services. Sailors would have a service at 9 am, whilst another would follow immediately after at 10:30 am for the military and civilians. Right from the opening of the church, it proved a valuable establishment for the community as well as to the various Regiments in Garrison and the Royal…