Swyre, Dorset

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Swyre

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Swyre. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Swyre, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Swyre
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Swyre in 1965

Old Maps of Swyre

Historic Maps of Swyre and the local area.

Sheet Maps of Swyre

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Swyre and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Swyre in 1811

Shows Swyre in 1899

Shows Swyre in 1919

Shows Swyre in 1811

Books about Swyre
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16 photo books on Swyre and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Bridport Photographic Memories

Cover image of Dorchester - A History and Celebration

Cover image of Dorchester Photographic Memories

Cover image of Weymouth Photographic Memories

Cover image of Lyme Regis Photographic Memories

Cover image of Victorian and Edwardian Dorset

Memories of Swyre
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The Bull Inn

My paternal grandparents ran the Bull Inn at Swyre from either 1939 or 1940 to 1950 Their name was Webb. They moved there from the outskirts of London where they had previously ran a pub in Caterham Surrey. My grandmother came from the Bridport area and was a Symes. My father joined the commandos and my Mother was advised to move from Caterham as we lived next door to an airodome. So at six weeks old I, with my older brother, ...see more

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Best Time Of My Life

My Father Bill Owen made a lovely little caravan and pitched it on Gorselands caravan park in the mid to late 1950's through to 1966 and I enjoyed the most magical time of my life spending lots of long summer holidays with wonderful friends I will never forget. My best friend who lived at 19, Swyre, Dorchester, Dorset was Geoff Alner who worked at the site with his Father and although I have made many trips to ...see more

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