Lymington
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Lymington books (28 available)
- 37 photos on Lymington appear in 6 Frith books - View photos of Lymington
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Miss Meriel Alexander
Who was Muriel Alexander? I have a scrapbook that she put together after the 1st World World. I think she was very much involved with organising trips to visit war graves and monuments for families of the fallen. Would be very interested to hear from family or anyone that remembers the family, they lived at the Old Manor, Boldre.
A memory of Boldre contributed by Kathleen Scriven
My whole life
I have lived in Everton my whole life. I love the village. I am a respectable citizen of Everton and have lived for nearly 18 years in Frys Lane.
I hope other people enjoy the atmosphere as much as I do.
Makeala x
A memory of Everton contributed by Makeala Wheatcroft
The Hut
My grandmother, Ellen Jane St. John, owned a cottage/cabin/ex-WWI Army Hut, appropriately called The Hut on Westover Road and it was my job when first arriving from Southamton in her Standard 8 car to cut the grass. Being a large area, for my young size, it took half-a-day to complete the task. There was no electricity, the place being lit with paraffin lamps when night fell. Besides walking along the beach to see what destruction the latest storm had wrecked and washed up, I loved to catch lizards as they basked in the sun on the bank that ran along Westover Road. Another enjoyment was helping the milkman deliver his milk early in the morning on the horse-and-cart. Sadly all good ...read more here
A memory of Milford On Sea contributed by Michael Gale
Pub Name
Is anyone able to tell me the name of what I presume is a Pub in the photo (just after the thatched cottage) - I am researching my family history and find all my ancestors come from Brockenhurst and the surrounding areas. I would be grateful if anyone was able to enlighten me about this pub name.
A memory of Brockenhurst contributed by Sharon Hirst
Extracts From Lymington & Hampshire books
Lymington serves as an important access port, offering one of the shortest passages across the Solent to Yarmouth and the Isle of Wight. Too many people rush through this fascinating old town in their hurry to reach the island over the water.
An extract from from"New Forest Photographic Memories".
A 1947 Humber Hawk makes its way off the ferry. The ferry still runs from Lymington to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight, and takes 30 minutes. Ferry ownership passed from the British Railways Board to Sealink UK Ltd, and the service is now provided by Wightlink. The two marinas in Lymington are at the ferry terminal and at the town quay, which has room for 100 boats.
An extract from from"Hampshire Living Memories".
Lymington’s parish church at the western end of the High Street, with its prominent cupola and weather vane, was originally built in 1250, though it has many later restorations and additions.
An extract from from"New Forest Photographic Memories".
An important sailing centre, Lymington was originally a Saxon port, and there was shipbuilding here between the Norman era and the 18th century. This photograph of the town shows the High Street, depicting an elegant mix of Georgian buildings and shop fronts. On the right is Bateman's the opticians, while on the extreme left is a taxi business.
An extract from from"Hampshire Revisited Photographic Memories".
Lymington is surrounded by pleasant countryside, and the town makes an excellent base for exploring the New Forest. A footpath for ramblers leads around the coastline to Keyhaven, and the estuary provides a good introduction to the delights of boating.
An extract from from"New Forest Photographic Memories".