Beeston Regis, The Priory 1894
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Photo of Beeston Regis, The Priory 1894

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This ancient priory was founded around 1216 by Margaret Cressy. Apart from benefactions, the monks also received a share of the profits made from shipwrecks, and any other items of value which were washed ashore between Runton and Beeston.

A Selection of Memories from Beeston Regis

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Beeston Regis

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Each year on the first Saturday in July there is a splendid festival of dancing, music and singing held at Sheringham. I have been to this festival twice in recent years as the band leader of Whitethorn Morris. Along with other musicians and dancers in our team we camped right next to the sea on the Beeston Regis Caravan Site. Nearby there were scores ...see more