Lulworth Cove, 1894
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34581
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The entrance to this circular natural basin is barely discernible from the sea, guarded as it is by two projecting spurs of resistant Portland and Purbeck strata. Inside, the constant action of the waves has eroded the nearly vertical and contorted beds of chalk and Hastings sand, to create this 500-yard lagoon. As well as the small local fishing boats pictured here, it was also a popular destination for the Victorian paddle steamers from nearby Weymouth, which had specially strengthened bows to enable the vessel to be run up onto the beach and disembark passengers.
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