Nostalgic memories of Swyre's local history

Share your own memories of Swyre and read what others have said

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.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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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 ...see more
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