Burton Bradstock, 1909
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Photo of Burton Bradstock, 1909

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Cottages sit beside Skilling Hill Road in a panorama eastwards across the double vales of the River Simene and the River Brit. Bridport town and St Michael`s Lane (left) were largely screened by trees. The tower of St Mary`s parish church peeks above them (centre). Beyond, on the horizon, is the distant shape of Shipton Hill, resembling the hull of an upturned boat (left of centre).

A Selection of Memories from Burton Bradstock

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 Burton Bradstock

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I have so many memories of Burton Bradstock. My brother and I sometimes stayed with an aunt and uncle there for the annual escape from the Midlands, where we lived. Often, these visits engendered large family outings to the beach. Oh, the misery of those early bathing costumes! The beach was more pebble than sand, and there was a potentially dangerous 'shelf' under the water. We had a wonderful time with all ...see more