Bridport

Down and Out in Bridport and the Surrounding Parishes

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We have recently had Sylvia Stafford working in our searchroom as she plans her next book, following the successful launch of her new book, which explore the history of the Bridport Union and the workhouse… — An interest in the Grade II Listed former Bridport Union Workhouse, at the top of Barrack Street Bridport, led… Read more Down and Out in Bridport and the Surrounding Parishes

A Phenomenon, Fake News and a Philanthropist

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Volume four of Hutchin’s Extra Illustrated Edition covers just two places; Bridport and Lyme Regis. A M Broadley, the creator of the book, lived near Bridport in Bradpole and this may explain the large number of additions connected with the town. Amongst the drawings, newspaper clippings and portraits is a flyer for The Greatest Human… Read more A Phenomenon, Fake News and a Philanthropist