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Swanage, Dorset: Early Modern (1700-1900)
"The railway first came to Swanage in 1885 and was operated by the London & South Western Railway Company. Between 1847 and 1877 several attempts had been made to get a bill through parliament for a.. full

Swanage, Dorset: Early Modern (1700-1900)
"The original Swanage Pier was built between 1859 and 1860 for use primarily by the local stone quarrying industry, and included a tramway which ran the length of the pier and some way along the.. full

Tintagel, Cornwall: Medieval (1000-1300)
Tintagel village and nearby Tintagel Castle are associated with the legends surrounding King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Geoffrey of Monmouth, c.1100-1155, originally cited it as a.. full

Mevagissey, Cornwall: Early Modern (1700-1900)
In George III's day there were at least ten inns of which only The Ship and The Fountain now remain in their original positions. The Ship Inn was the largest inn, it is said to have been built during.. full

Mevagissey, Cornwall: Late Medieval (1300-1500)
Mevagissey (or Meva as it is known as locally), was originally known as Porthhilly. Towards the end of the 15th Century the hamlets of Porthhilly and Lamoreck merged together to form Mevagissey. The.. full