Burton Bradstock, The Village 1902
Photo ref: 48412
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Henry I gave the village and living of Burton Bradstock to the great Normandy abbey at Caen in exchange for the royal regalia of William the Conqueror, which the monks claimed had been gifted to them by the dying king. This lovely village was considered a reasonable exchange for England's crown jewels.

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