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Ashmore is a village of Cranborne Chase, with a splendid setting and a large pond that attracts a variety of birdlife.

Whilst doubtless helping moorings to be taken by the man standing in the smaller craft, this boat could well be used afterwards as a tender to take both ashore. S

Apart from benefactions, the monks also received a share of the profits made from shipwrecks, and any other items of value which were washed ashore between Runton and Beeston.

Lothbroc, a Danish king, landed at Reedham in an open boat when he was driven ashore during a violent storm.

The 15th-century church of St Winwaloe stands only yards from the shore of Church Cove; it contains timbers from the Portuguese galleon 'St Anthony', which was blown ashore in the cove in 1526.

The boys are helping carry ashore lobster for the fisherman, who appears to have just returned on the incoming tide.

Alcohol was not the only profitable commodity; salt was also brought ashore to avoid the tax levied on it.

An old New Forest tradition alleges that the ponies are the descendants of Spanish horses that swam ashore from the wrecked galleons of the Spanish Armada.

She is either about to put warps ashore or has just taken them aboard.

The village is blessed with fine country houses as well as more modest cottages, built from locally quarried stone that has mellowed to the colour of honey on butter.

Fishermen spend much time ashore repairing equipment and making ready for the next trip to sea.

Local legend has it that a stuffed white cat was placed in the window to signal that the coast was clear for smugglers coming ashore.

A sign in the river warns of hidden dangers for swimmers and small boats, but ashore there were plenty of safe ways to enjoy a summer's day on this pleasant, green, riverside corridor

Bacton is now also the place where gas from the Norfolk Sea fields is brought ashore.

Acle is a popular centre for amateur yachtsmen, who come ashore to explore the area and visit the inns used by local rivermen.

It is said that the village had its origins when survivors from a wrecked French ship were washed ashore, and decided to settle in the area.

On his return from his circumnavigation in 1580, Drake anchored in the lee of the island while he sent messen- gers ashore to check if Queen Elizabeth was still alive and, if so, whether he was still

Pevsner described the Hall as 'more Jacobean than any original Jacobean house'.

The sick, dying and injured were brought from the war-torn corners of the British Empire and the 570ft-long pier enabled casualties to be carried ashore from the troop ships.

This holiday boat has just left the lock, and willing hands are ashore ready to close the gates.

The sick, dying and injured were brought here from the war-torn corners of the British Empire; the 570-ft-long pier enabled casualties to be carried ashore from troop ships.

She is either about to put warps ashore or has just taken them aboard.

According to the Cambrian newspaper, 27 people drowned, but pigs and cattle swam ashore and were penned at Cwm Ivy farm.

The disposal of sewage off Anchorsholme became an increasing problem as more and more houses were built.