These images should bring back memories of Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland.
They’re from Trevor Hearing’s DVD ‘I Remember...’ which combines archive film from the ‘40s, ‘50s, and ‘60s with reminiscences of Dorset life in those decades.
Cars parked outside Matthews
They bring back memories of Weymouth as a seaside resort in the 1950s, memories of Dorchester and the shops in the same era and recall specific events such as the Dorchester Show.
Dorchester Show
Bygone days of Dorset County Show
The DVD features memories of certain themes including the seaside, farming, shopping, working and leisure.
A busy scene at Weymouth beach
Buses and cars on Weymouth Esplanade
The Miss Weymouth contest held at the Pier Bandstand
Window shopping
Goulds has been a long-standing presence in the area
The films come from various different sources,” Trevor explained. “A lot of them have unusual stories. Some are home movies; some are corporate-type films. ”
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