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George Somers (1554-1610)
Sir George Somers was a man of great energy. He not only sailed with Sir Walter Raleigh, captured treasure ships, was Mayor of Lyme Regis, (where he was born), but also found time to become a Member o… more »
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George Somers (1554-1610)
Brian Tompkins wrote 1 month ago: Sir George Somers was a man of great energy. He not only sailed with Sir Walter Raleigh, captured tr … more »
Thomas Coram (1668-1751)
Brian Tompkins wrote 1 month ago: Opposite and overlooking the car-park in Pound Road, Lyme Regis is Coram Tower built to commemorate … more »
The Monmouth Rebellion
Brian Tompkins wrote 1 month ago: James Scott, Duke of Monmouth and Buccleuch, was born on April 9th 1649, the illegitimate son of Cha … more »
Waves on the Cobb, Lyme Regis
Brian Tompkins wrote 1 month ago: Lyme Regis is well-known for “The Cobb”, a harbour wall full of character and history. … more »
John Fowles - The Collector
Martyn wrote 1 month ago: The Collector was the first published novel by John Fowles, the reclusive English novelist who spen … more »
Lyme Regis, Dorset (1816)
Brian Tompkins wrote 1 month ago: This description of Lyme Regis, Dorset, England is taken from The representative history of Great Br … more »
Edwardian bathing – with swearing
Brian Tompkins wrote 1 month ago: At the turn of the last century, Lyme Regis began to entertain a different class of holiday-maker. A … more »
Lyme Regis / Charmouth Landslip
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Brian Tompkins wrote 1 month ago: This picture of the recent coastal landslip is taken from Charmouth looking towards Lyme Regis was … more »
In Honor of Persuasion: 360 Degree View of The Cobb at Lyme Regis
Vic (Ms. Place) wrote 6 months ago: BBC Dorset offers a 360 degree panoramic view of the Cobb at Lyme Regis. You will need a flash play … more »
Mary Anning (1799-1847)
Brian Tompkins wrote 6 months ago: Mary Anning was born May 21, 1799 to Richard and Mary Anning of Lyme Regis, two years after her brot … more »
Gloried in the sea
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Laurel Ann wrote 6 months ago: GLORIED Anne and Henrietta, finding themselves the earliest of the party the next morning, agreed to … more »
Lyme Regis, Dorset 1831
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Brian Tompkins wrote 9 months ago: A Description of the town of Lyme Regis, Dorset, England as described by Samuel Lewis in A Topograph … more »
