We continue our series of articles delving through the enthralling postcard collection amassed by the much-missed late nostalgia enthusiast Andy Hitchings.

As you can see, these images conjure up memories of a peaceful Weymouth, Portland and Dorchester before the car was king and streets were full of shoppers frequenting small, independent family-owned businesses.

In this, the fourth in our series, we can enjoy a glimpse of villages, harbours and churches.

READ MORE: Part 3 of the Andy Hutchings postcard collection

A particular highlight is a stunning landscape view of Wyke Regis before it became so built up.

Scroll down to see and appreciate these images in their full glory.

Weymouth Harbour

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St Laurence's Church, Upwey village

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Sandsfoot Castle and Gardens, Weymouth

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Monkton on the A354 near Dorchester

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White Hart, High East Street, Dorchester

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Weymouth War Memorial

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Wyke Regis

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Holy Trinity Church, Weymouth

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Sandsfoot Lane, Wyke Regis

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Lulworth village

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The Royal Hotel, Esplanade, Weymouth

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