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Category: Dorset

Abbotsbury Swannery (2)

Although the Swannery population is made up of Mute Swans the occasional visitor from outside appears to join the residents. … More

Abbotsbury Swannery, Mute Swan

Abbotsbury Swannery (1)

The Swannery at Abbotsbury in Dorset was established by Benedictine monks in the 11th century as a farm to produce … More

Abbotsbury Swannery, Mute Swan

Northe Fort (4)

The final stage in the history of Northe Fort was during the second world war. Both Portland and Weymouth harbours … More

Northe Fort, Weymouth

Northe Fort (3)

The enclosure of the casements and the relocation of the guns to the ramparts of the fort was accompanied by … More

Northe Fort, Weymouth

Northe Fort (2)

The fortress was commisioned in 1872. The guns were housed in casements in the fortress wall protected by steel and … More

Northe Fort, Weymouth

Northe Fort (1)

Northe point lies at the southern end of Weymouth Harbour with extensive views north over Weymouth Bay and south over … More

Northe Fort, Weymouth

Views of Poole Harbour

Photos taken from boat on recent trip to Brownsea island

Poole harbour

Swanage Railway (3): 6695

Locomotive 6695 is one of a class built for the Great western railway between 1922-1928. It is reported that they … More

Swanage, Swanage Railway

Swanage Railway (2): 30053

30035 was built in 1905 for the London and South Western Railway. During its service it was based in London … More

Swanage, Swanage Railway

Swanage Railway (1)

The branch line from Wareham to Swanage in Dorset was closed to traffic in 1972. Despite efforts to preserve the … More

Swanage, Swanage Railway

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