Nostalgic memories of Owermoigne's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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The Old Rectory in Owermoigne is a building of significance. The timber structure of the original house is formed from the timbers of a Spanish Armada galleon wrecked at Ringstead. There is an interesting access to the cellars where brandy was allegedly provided for the incumbent of the Rectory during the smuggling days in Dorset. It is thought that Thomas Hardy possibly visited the Rectory whilst ...see more