An enquiry from Australia prompts research into artist living in Lyme 1889 -1927

An enquirer from Brisbane wanting to know more about the subject and artist of a painting he owned resulted in this article about a turn-of-the-century family living in Lyme

Past residents of a Broad Street building illustrate the social history of Lyme Regis

When the Research Team delved into the history of Temple House at 63 Broad Street (the front part of which is currently occupied Lyme Bay Dental Clinic), they found at least four previous dentists had lived and worked there.

With most of the current building dating back to the mid-1700s (the cellars and footprint are earlier), the information discovered about its occupants nicely illustrates the social history of Lyme, mirroring the town's improving fortunes after its decline in first half of the 17th century. Read more about the people and the building.

Also recently added to the website is a short paper on 10 Coombe Street, for many years a shop and/or a guest house, it is now a private residence.

More Newspaper Cuttings

This time, with thanks to his family who allowed access, collected by Bill Reed MBE, a former shop manager in Lyme and a well-known local fundraiser. These mainly cover the years 1979 - 1991, with a few cuttings (mainly adverts) from 1950.