Memories of Diana Dors in Weymouth and Portland

Did you know that Diana Dors spent many weekends at 104 Newstead Road, Weymouth, while visiting her actor husband Alan Lake, who was a prisoner at the Verne on Portland?

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Looking back to Weymouth town centre in the 1980s

We’re going back to a slightly later time in Weymouth history today – the 1980s.

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1940s Living History event at D-Day Centre Castletown

Local people and visitors alike can step back in time at Castletown D-Day Centre’s 1940s living history event on Portland this weekend.

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Queue for Wetherspoons in Weymouth a repeat of queue for Forte’s

This old photo of the popular Fortes Cafe at 1 Frederick Place in Weymouth draws an interesting parallel with this present day photo.

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Request to view pictures of Brewers Quay in Weymouth

CAN anyone help Gemma Marsh, who has been in touch trying to find old photos of Brewers Quay at Hope Square, Weymouth when it was open?

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