Places
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Maps
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Memories
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Memories Of A Childhood In Southwick
I went to Southwick Primary School. I remember being picked as a 'flag flyer' and welcoming the Duke of Edinburgh when he opened the new lock. I think it was in about 1955. We were unable to use the locks whilst ...Read more
A memory of Southwick by
Holidays
My brother and I had holidays in the chalets on the top of the cliffs along with my parents and maternal grandmother. It always seemed hot and sunny and the whole two weeks was spent climbing along the cliffs, digging in the sand and ...Read more
A memory of Scratby in 1960 by
Living In Llanddona
My childhood years were fantastic. I loved the hot summer months, especially the walks to the beach, just being free. The smell of the sea air, and the fresh air. I spent most of my time outside playing. I loved going to school ...Read more
A memory of Llanddona by
Unchanged Lerryn
Lerryn is a place that one almost wants to keep secret so that it does not become a popular destination. It has barely changed in a hundred years. A beautiful and unspoilt village in a steep sided valley, Lerryn lies at the tidal head ...Read more
A memory of Lerryn in 2004 by
Llanddona
Went to Llanddona as a baby and still going. Every year we went in the October holiday and stayed for a week. When I was 1year old a cat had attached herself to us and as we left she jumped in the car so home she came. She passed away when ...Read more
A memory of Llanddona in 1963 by
Wonderful Bucks!
My mum first came across Bucks Mills when we went for a bodyboarding holiday in Westward Ho! before the march of the mobile homes..! Next year we stayed in Driftwood in Bucks itself and did so for the next 7/8 years until my ...Read more
A memory of Buck's Mills in 1965 by
Evacuation To Combpyne
My sister Margaret and I (nee Rayner) were evacuated to the home and caring of a friend Olive Tuck who had a cottage next to a farm just out of Combpyne. Across the fields where we were allowed to play, was the path to Landslip ...Read more
A memory of Rousdon in 1942 by
Family Holidays
We had many happy family holidays at Polzeath. We always stayed in a bungalow above Tristram Cliff and could walk down across the fields to the beach. In the early days cars were not confined to the area at the top of the beach and ...Read more
A memory of Polzeath in 1960 by
Growing Up At Coombe Place
My family and I moved to a bungalow at Coombe Place in 1960. My father, Walter Motley, took up the post of farm manager on this 100 acre dairy farm with a herd of Jersey cattle. Coombe Place is set on the side of the South ...Read more
A memory of Offham in 1960 by
1962 Vacation &Nbsp; 1968
It was the year before I married that my husband to be and myself went on a vacation to Weymouth. We had a lovely time, the weather was just glorious for us. We always said that when we married we would revisit Weymouth. Well, ...Read more
A memory of Weymouth in 1962 by
Captions
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Holidaymakers are sitting out on the beach, some with their parasols raised to protect their delicate skin from the bright summer sunshine.
Andie Craine and his Pierrots are doing their show on the beach.
The dressing tents are set up, the deckchairs are hired and the picnic baskets are opened for an enjoyable day on the beach.
This long view of the beach is seen here from a vantage point above the Alexandra Gardens.
ever-changing coastline has very much dictated the fortunes of Aldeburgh, but one thing which has not changed is the activity of local fishermen, who park their boats on the shingle bank which runs along the beach
Abbotsbury, situated at the western end of Chesil Beach, is most famous for its swannery, the waters of the Fleet often being turned white with hundreds of birds.
Although Sutton's coaches came up from Clacton on Sea, no doubt the scenery and wildlife is an attractive contrast to candy floss, deckchairs and the beach.
The older method of seine netting involved smaller vessels setting a very large net with which they encircled a large shoal of fish close to the beach.
An inshore lifeboat still operates off the beach at St Anne's, but plans are in hand to build a new boathouse in the near future.
These houses overlook Porthminster Beach and have views of St Ives Bay that are as superb today as they were when this photograph was taken.
The beach also provided a fairground and ice-cream stalls.
A fishing coble is being punted away from the beach, apparently loaded with lobster pots.
The advent of popular motoring brought it back to life as a new generation of tourists discovered the nearby beach.
The stretch of water between and Shaldon's sandy beaches are crammed with boats of every description.
Erosion is a real problem here, and it can be quite difficult to get down to the beach.
The view is south- westwards from Bindon Hill (right) down to the fishing boats on the beach between the boathouse and cafe, to Dungy Head (centre right).
The beach is covered with the detritus of the fishing trade - barrels, boxes and buckets, neatly juxtaposed with bathing machines for the hardy swimmers.
In this busy scene beached boats occupy most of the shingle.
Porlock Weir is named from the old fish weir or trap on the beach.
This low tide view shows the rocky promontory of Pedn Olva that lies between Porthminster Beach and the foreshore up to West Pier.
Note the lines of canvas bathing tents at the head of the beach.
This view brings out the tremendous bustle of Brighton's beaches, dotted with small sailing boats and lines of bathing machines.
However, many visitors love the charm of this fishing village with its unspoiled beach, pleasant inns and occasional antique fairs.
However, many visitors love the charm of this fishing village with its unspoiled beach, pleasant inns and occasional antique fairs.
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