Porlock Weir, The Harbour c.1955
Photo ref:
P721045
Photo ref:
P721045
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Here the cottages at Turkey (the Quay) are seen from the former fish market. The current lock gates, erected in 1913, held back water for unloading ships at low tide. They are now used to sluice the channel clear of pebbles. Coal and limestone were once brought from Wales, and pit props were sent there.
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A Selection of Memories from Porlock Weir
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 Porlock Weir
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My parents owned this shop in the mid 60's, I have good memories of living there. A great place to grow up, summer holidays out on the sea and exploring the countryside around Porlock Weir.
I too remember the little shop at Porlock weir the lady who often served in there was the mother of a friend and when I used to take my children in there on holiday more often than not we weren't charged especially if her own grandchildren were with us. I can say this now for the owner of the shop and the lady who served have long since departed this world. We still holiday on Exmoor just on the side of Porlock ...see more
Approx 1970 this shop used to sell the most beautiful ice cream with a big scoop of clotted cream on top. This was a lovely treat after a busy day sat on the lock gates crabbing !!
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