The Royal Sailors' Rest (also known as Aggie Weston's) was at 9 Lower Bond Street.

The Sailors' Rest, which had 20 cabins, was converted from the old Lamb and Flag pub. The interior of the old pub was pulled down to transform the building.

As you can see from this picture, the building provided a friendly welcome!

Royal Sailors' Rests were founded in 1876 by Dame Agnes Weston, (who was know to all as 'Aggie'). The first of the Sailors’ Rests was in Devonport close to the gates of the Dockyard, and opened officially on the 8th May, 1876.

The various Rests came as a result of a request for a temperance house, a “bar without drink”, that the sailor could go to for recreation and relaxation.

Sadly, as the ways of the Navy changed, and the need for accommodation reduced, the charity saw the first Rest to close in Weymouth in 1973.

Many of you will have memories of going into Aggie Weston's for meals and drinks and to meet friends.

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