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West Bay, Harbour 1899
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This artificial harbour, first constructed between 1740- 44, stands at the estuary of the small River Brit. It was reconstructed in 1844, but a harbour had existed here for several centuries. Joan of Navarre landed here in 1403 on her way to marry Henry IV. The imposing terrace of five tall houses, with a tile-hung mansard roof at three levels, had been built around 1885 by E S Prior, and the heaps of stone on the other side of the harbour may have been left over after its construction, or have been used as ballast by sailing vessels visiting here.

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A Selection of Memories from West Bay

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from West Bay

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No 9 East Cliff, West Bay.
My Family moved in to N0 9 East Cliff in 1960, we moved from an old cottage across the beach where I was born in 1955. The cottage was demolished & some Garages were built in the place of the two cottages. Many people may remember Clifford Samways ran a successful fresh fish business from those garages. My sister was born in N0 9 East Cliff. As far as I remember My sister was the last baby that Dr ...see more
West Bay, 1907
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