Lyme Regis Newspaper Corrects Street Photo Mistake After Reader Input

The newspaper printed the wrong caption. They called a photo Bridge Street in Lyme. It was actually Broad Street. Readers were helpful and pointed out the mistake, and the newspaper appreciates their help. Harry Green took the picture.

The newspaper also has an older photo of Broad Street. Les Loveridge recalled memories of Broad Street in an article from the archives. He remembered shopping there in the 1950s, a time when people didn’t drive out of town much, only doing so for Christmas or special events.

The Regent Cinema was at the top of Broad Street, near Silver Street and Pound Street. Joe Butchers’ shop was next door, selling tobacco and newspapers. After that came the Wool Shop and Volunteer Pub.

The pub had a notice board outside that listed local football team selections, which Les said was very exciting news. The committee picked teams on Tuesdays and posted the decisions on the often-used board. Next to the pub was Dunster’s, with books and toys.

Paul and Sons estate agents followed. Mr. Lillington helped townspeople a lot with personal and town problems. Haddon’s clothes store sold clothing, with ladieswear downstairs and menswear upstairs. Midland Bank was next door.

A path went between the bank and Baker’s hairdressers, owned by Ron and Lynsey Baker. The path led to the Wright family’s home whose children were in the Lyme Regis scouts, and Les considered them good friends.

Les’ mother sent him to Bosence for errands. A bread shop stood next to Bosence’s store. Baker Percy Deem ran the bakery, and Les remembers his cheerfulness, saying Percy was positive and liked to joke.