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Ibberton maps
Historic maps of Ibberton and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Ibberton maps
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Illustrated Victorian map of Dorset
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Ibberton books
Displaying 3 of 11 books about Ibberton and the local area. View all Ibberton books
Weymouth Photographic Memories
Paperback
£13
Poole and Sandbanks Photographic Memories
Paperback
£13
Bridport Photographic Memories
Paperback
£13
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Memories of Ibberton
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I grew up here, a tiny hamlet underneath Bulbarrow Hill. My grandfather and father are buried in the churchyard. My mother still lives here and is a great stalwart of this tiny community.
Shared on 31 August 2009
Dorset memories
Second World War welcome home plaques
I have lived in Shillingstone since 1977. By default I seem to have become the village archivist.
In March I was given 14 brass plaques, still in named envelopes, which were meant to be presented to individual soldiers returning to Shillingstone after the Second World War. They were produced by the Parish Council Welcome Home Committee, under the chairmanship of... [more]
Shared on 04 August 2009
Coronation Day in Shillingstone plus other memories
I can remember Coronation Day in Shillingstone, the weather was not settled and there were showers, I can remember watching the crowning of the Queen on a TV which was in Mrs Fudge's house at the lower end of the village. In the afternoon we had a parade of fancy dress and walked to the recreation field where a fete was... [more]
Shared on 19 August 2008
I have always been interested in trains, and Shillingstone Station gives me some great memories.
I did not enjoy the best of health when I was young so spent a lot of my childhood down at the station, even on days when my asthma was bad, in the summer months when the line was busy I would take an old camp... [more]
Shared on 05 August 2008
Extracts From Ibberton & Dorset books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Ibberton, inspired by Frith photos.
Sherborne Photographic Memories
Another view of the school buildings, seen from the opposite side. At this time, this site had only been occupied by the school for no more than a year.
This is an extract from Sherborne Photographic Memories.
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Sherborne Photographic Memories
Looking east, we see on the left the businesses of W Warr & Son, hairdressing and chiropody, and Pedley & White, drapers and outfitters. In the distance is Greenham's butchers. Next to this is Frisby's, a well-known shoe chain.
This is an extract from Sherborne Photographic Memories.
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Sherborne Photographic Memories
In the 19th century, this road was known as Coldharbour Lane and was built up as the Avenue during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Hill House, on the left, was built for the Reverend Arthur Field in 1899. In 1978 the grounds were used for building and the development known as Hill House Close was born. At the 'top' end of the Avenue stands Quarry House, built in 1924 for the writer Littleton Powys, designed by his architect brother Albert Powys.... [more]
This is an extract from Sherborne Photographic Memories.
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