Eype, Dorset

Same family.

My dad was Cyril Henry Sprake, I have memories of travelling to Eype to see my gran, she was Day then. As grandad and uncle Robert died during the war, I am interested in knowing which of the local Sprake families was grandad's.
I too think of the area as my spiritual home, I have said to my family that I... [more]

Eype Cottages

My Mum, Nesta Smith (nee Sprake) was born in No. 3 Eype Cottages and lived there up until she married my Dad (Ron Smith) in July 1949.  They met when he was stationed close by with the Royal Army Service Corp.  They used to do their courting by the old phone box apparently!  Dad proposed to Mum up at Golden Cap... [more]

Dorset Photographic Memories

This delightful photograph shows that even a century ago visitors were catered for in the Bridport area. In those days the lemonade and ginger beer would almost certainly have been home-made. The watering cans were no doubt ready to water the plants in the cottage garden.

England in the 1880s Photographic Memories

John Kiely`s Refreshment Rooms in South Street had a rustic look, accentuated by moss on the thatched roof and the windows open for air in a hot summer. `Accommodation for TEA PARTIES`, the sign reads. `Ginger Beer Lemonade Sold Here.` Francis Long, in Bradpole Road, was the local soft drinks manufacturer.

Bridport Photographic Memories

The tea room at Jessamine Cottage at Eype, run by Mrs Edith Warren, had a rustic look, accentuated by moss on the thatched roof and the windows open for air in a hot summer. `Accommodation for TEA PARTIES`, the sign reads. 'Ginger Beer Lemonade Sold Here.' Francis Long,in Bradpole Road at nearby Bridport, was the local soft drinks manufacturer.