More memories of growing up in Weymouth and Portland

Many of you who grew up in the area have vivid recollections of sights, sounds - and even smells!

Here, we take a trip down memory lane with some of your photos of the things you recall from your childhood, teenage years and into adulthood. 

Most of these memories have come from our new Facebook page, We Grew Up in Weymouth and Portland.

Read on to see if you remember all of this yourself.

Tammy Riley remembers playing Arnold Palmer golf at the north end of what is now the Commercial Road car park in Weymouth

Arnold Palmer Golf at Melcombe Regis Gardens, Weymouth Picture courtesy of Tammy Riley

Sue Hogben says she has vague memories of playing Arnold Palmer Golf at Melcombe Regis Gardens in Weymouth

Angela Cowans remembers seeing Far From the Madding Crowd being filmed in Weymouth and taking this photo of a very dashing Terence Stamp!

Angela also has this photo of Terence Stamp, filming as the character of Sergeant Troy in Far From the Madding Crowd

Jo Kempster remembers seeing Curiosity Killed the Cat at Weymouth Pavilion. “Ben touched my hand!!” she said.

If you would like to join our Facebook group We Grew Up in Weymouth and Portland, where you can post your pictures and memories, click here

Ellie Maslin has vivid memories of how the Black Death room smelt at the Weymouth Timewalk!

Robert White remembers the band and drums of the Devon and Dorset regiment on Weymouth seafront 1968/69

Robert tells us: “My brother Steve was a side drummer, but on that day he was playing the tenor drum.”

Robert says: “My brother Steve is pictured with Andy Triggs, who lived in the Camp Rd area.”