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The History Purbeck during WWI

Wartime Purbeck - Hidden WWII sites you can visit
The Isle of Purbeck played a surprisingly important role during the Second World War. Beyond the famous story of Tyneham lie...
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Wartime Purbeck - Hidden WWII sites you can visit

The Isle of Purbeck played a surprisingly important role during the...
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The History Purbeck during WWI

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Wartime Purbeck - Hidden WWII sites you can visit
The Isle of Purbeck played a surprisingly important role during the Second World War. Beyond the famous story of Tyneham lie...
3 min read
The History Purbeck during WWI

 From Conkers to Cordite: Holton Heath's Secret War Factory
Many visitors exploring the Holton Heath nature trail today are surprised to find that the walk begins in a modern industrial estate....
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The History Purbeck during WWI

Summer in Purbeck June - August 2026
Looking for something special during your stay? From steam trains and wildlife walks to food festivals and outdoor theatre, summer in...
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Visiting Swanage - The Little London by the Sea
On the face of it, Swanage is a cheerful Dorset seaside town with sandy beaches, cliff walks and a bracing breeze. But look closer,...
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The Quiet Hero of Swanage
             As autumn settles over Purbeck and the evenings draw in, there’s something comforting...
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November 2025, What's on around the Isle of Purbeck
1 Nov Purbeck Film Festival  Various venues around PurbeckThis annual film...
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