1955 - Radipole Park & Gardens

Vintage black and white photo of two individuals walking beside a flooded area during wet and windy weather, with an old car parked on the roadside, trees and open fields in the background.

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Warning!; Wet & Windy Weather; Radipole Park 1955-2012

Wet & Windy Weather. I spend some of my time researching old images, and often come across real gems, albeit by mistake. (Also makes it very hard not to go off on a tangent!) Such was the case over the weekend when someone posted a wonderful photo of old Weymouth. Intrigued I hastened over to the site and uncovered a wealth of Weymouth images going way back in history. Prompted by todays less than springtime weather, I though these very apt. Flooding of Radipole Park Drive in 1955. The only reason I remember this date is because it was the year I was born and my Mum always...