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Tag Archives: Lyme Regis
An autumn walk on the wild side with spiders, squirrels & crocs
A walk on the wild side with the spiders, squirrels and crocs Continue reading
Posted in Family Days Out
Tagged Axmouth, Dorset, Lyme Regis, National Trust, Nature reserve, walk
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The Regent Cinema: the iconic Art Deco cinema in Lyme Regis is no more
There’s so much more to bricks and mortar as we have seen when the Lyme Regis Regent Cinema was destroyed by fire Continue reading
Bowjangles on the Box: if you get a chance to see them, do go, you won’t be disappointed
There is something especially unique about a live performance and none more so than Bowjangles on the Box. There is never dull moment! Continue reading
Posted in Theatre
Tagged Bowjanlges on the Box, Dorset, Lyme Regis, marine theatre, musical, show, television, theatre
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The Victorian gentry were wheeled down to the sea in theirs but they were missing out
Oh I do like to be beside the seaside, oh I do like to be beside the sea… Just what is it that draws us to the ocean? The rhythmic sound of the waves as they wash up over … Continue reading
Posted in Family life
Tagged beach, beach hut, boat, breakfast, camping stove, Cobb, Jurassic coast, Lyme Regis, ocean, sea
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St Michael the Archangel is looking down onto Lyme Regis
I am very easily side-tracked, it’s a personal failing I suspect rather than one that is peculiar to my industry! Having exhausted Google, I decided there was nothing better than some face-to-face or should that be face-to-museum-exhibit, to get the … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Events
Tagged archangel, church, Dorset, English civil war, Lyme Regis, siege, St Michael, stain glass, Thomas Coram, World War 1
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Red Bull Harbour Reach Lyme Regis
It was pure coincidence that I happened to be in Lyme Regis on Saturday 21 July 2012, I recall I wanted to enjoy that oh so Victorian jolly pastime of ‘taking the sea air’ and in their usual Saturday sloth-like manner, … Continue reading
Posted in Special events
Tagged harbour, harbour reach, Lyme Regis, red bull, Red Bull Aerobatic Display, sea, surf, surf board, surfer
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Monmouth Beach – the siege is over…for now
The siege over, people start to venture from their homes, Still a little nervous and some battle weary But all pleased to be out, away from the closed confines of sealed doors and sandbags. We had heard news of a new … Continue reading
Posted in Poems
Tagged Dorset, fossil, Lyme Regis, Monmouth beach, sea, search, siege, storm
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Lyme Regis; weddings in wellies & artists in the Baptist Church
Lyme Regis, Lyme Regis, so good I’ve named it twice and if you haven’t been recently, then don’t wait for a reason, just get in the car, bus or train (walk or bike for that matter) and go. I went … Continue reading
Posted in Family Days Out
Tagged Art Fest, artist, B sharp, beach, Belmont House, busking, Dorset, John Fowles, Landmark Trust, Lyme Regis, Marine Parade, musician, promenade, sea, wedding
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Buddy Holly Raves On Lyme Regis with Guitars on the Beach
There is always an excuse to visit Lyme Regis, whether it’s to stroll along the High Wall or enjoy a drink in the Harbour Inn while absorbing your pleasant environs. But on Saturday 7 September 2013, there was an even better reason to visit … Continue reading
Posted in Festivals & Fairs
Tagged beach, Buddy Holly, Guinness World Record, guitar, Lyme Regis, music, rave on, record breaking
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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner; when you are force fed such literary pieces as a child, you sadly forget these gems
I am probably fooling myself when I say I went to theatre far more in my BC (before children) days but I have recently decided I do not go nearly enough and I want to introduce my sons to the … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment
Tagged actor, Lyme Regis, marine theatre, performer, shanty theatre company, stage performance, the ancient mariner, theatre
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