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Minehead, The Beach 1906
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Once a port described by Daniel Defoe as 'fairer, and much deeper, than those at Watchet and Porlock', it turned into a major seaside bathing resort in the later 19th century. Today, of course, it has Butlins Holiday Camp to support its holiday trade. Beyond the bathing machines, the newer town is on the left, the white cottages of Quay Town are on the right, and the old town climbs the hill towards the medieval church with its tall 15th-century tower.

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A Selection of Memories from Minehead

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 Minehead

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My Foray Into Scrumpy.
Born in Taunton, christened in St. Michael's church in 1940 and lived on Parkhouse Road on and off for several years until 1956. Had my first drink of scrumpy at the Plume of Feathers. Returning home from choir practice I passed the P of F and heard some jollity therein, so decided to go in (1955 - yes, I was 15). I asked for a pint of scrumpy and the bartender said that he thought that half a pint would be a ...see more
Minehead, Butlins Holiday Camp c1965
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Holidays
holidays by the sea. loved the roll call early morning campers. whole group of us stayed there for my 40 birthday . we spent really good times old chalets now gone they would sleep average two people
Minehead, Butlins Holiday Camp c1965
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Christian Youth Fellowship Weekend
It may be 1965 and this is my query. Does anyone remember this event at Butlins in Minehead around Easter in either 1964 or 1965? I am trying to pinpoint the date to arrange a reunion but can't seem to get agreement as to which year it was. I remember the big dipper and a dance competition which I won on the 'Cha Cha' category but they'd run out of medals so gave me an athletics one instead!
Minehead, Church Steps 1903
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Worked At The Hospital
I worked at the hospital in Minehead in the early 70's, as a nurse/midwife. Lived in Selbourne Place mostly. Also worked as a nurse in the medical unit at Butlins in 1970, for all of 6-8 weeks. It was a lovely place to live.
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