Sometimes a simple question can lead to a history of connections not previously documented. When asked if Isabella Gilmore (1842-1923) was buried in Lyme Regis Cemetery, research identified her grave and discovered that not only was Isabella a remarkable woman in her own right, but was also a sister of William Morris, the designer, writer,socialist and polymath. As a result of this connection, not only did William Morris visit Lyme, but at various times his wife and daughters, his sister Emma and her daughter and his youngest sister Alice lived in Lyme. The Museum holds several of pieces of their artwork.
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Updated: Oct 13
This large Regency building in Silver Street has been known for the last 40 years as the Abbeyfield Retirement Home, but since its sale in 2022 is undergoing extensive rennovation to return it to a family home, its original purpose. This article documents the three families who lived there before it was acquired by the Abbeyfield Trust and illustrates some of the fine Georgian features which were still evident at the time of the Research Team's visit in 2022.
From 1796 to the present day, these advertisements for and by the various proprietors provide a timeline of changing ownership and lifestyles.
Happy Browsing Adverts
John Drayton Maps
annual reports
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