Bernard Spencer – RIP
We are very sorry to need to relate the death of Bernard Spencer, the Society’s President and former Chairman. In the period since he stood… Read More »Bernard Spencer – RIP
News
Lyme Regis Society news
The new sea wall is open
After many many months of hard work from the contractors, the new sea-wall to the east of the town is open extending the promenade for… Read More »The new sea wall is open
Unveiling the D-Day plaque
On 7th June the Mayor, Sally Holman, unveiled a new plaque at Cobb Gate which commemorates the men of the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment… Read More »Unveiling the D-Day plaque
Marking the Monmouth Rebellion by Diana Shervington
I am campaigning to the Dorset District Council or the Dorset County Council. What I want them to do is install a plaque at the… Read More »Marking the Monmouth Rebellion by Diana Shervington
The Day Lyme Nearly Died
No, it wasn’t this week but the horrendous storms made me think! I took the picture above at high tide on Wednesday morning (5th Feb).… Read More »The Day Lyme Nearly Died
Celebration of Life
On Saturday 13th July, Helen Yool’s family hosted a tea party at the Alexandra Hotel to celebrate Helen’s life. On a beautiful summer’s afternoonHelen’s sister… Read More »Celebration of Life
Helen Yool, 1913-2013
It is with sadness that we report the death of our Honorary President, Helen Yool, in Lyme last month. Helen joined the Committee of the… Read More »Helen Yool, 1913-2013
Proposed changes at the Bay Hotel
Lyme’s iconic Bay Hotel, after several changes of owner, direction, form and fortune, has returned to its original request of 2004, which was for change… Read More »Proposed changes at the Bay Hotel
Belmont; How should it be saved?
The Landmark Trust are pressing ahead with their fund raising campaign to save Belmont, the Lyme Regis home of John Fowles and Eleanor Coade. Their… Read More »Belmont; How should it be saved?
A replacement telecoms mast at Charmouth Road car-park
Vodaphone have submitted a planning application to replace their telecommunications mast at Charmouth Road car-park. Comments need to be submitted by 21st July 2012. Information… Read More »A replacement telecoms mast at Charmouth Road car-park