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Morcombelake, Old Cottages 1904
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This discreet little settlement in the parish of Stanton St Gabriel occupies a web of small lanes on the south-facing slopes of Hardown Hill and derives its name from three Old English words: 'mor' (barren, swampy ground), 'cumb' (valley), and 'lacu' (stream). But travelling towards Charmouth in 1716, the poet John Gay penned the lines "through Bridport`s stony lanes our route we take, And the proud steep descend to Morcomb`s Lake", thus exposing subsequent generations of inhabitants to questions from puzzled visitors as to the location of this fabled mere.

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A Selection of Memories from Morcombelake

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 Morcombelake

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The Love Family
My grandfather William Love was born at the cottage attached to the butcher and slaughterhouse at the foot of Love Lane. This Lane was named after his father (my great-grandfather). William Love worked at the Moore's bakery for 30 years. I have never lived in this area and would love to hear any memories anyone may have. My father was Howard John Love.
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