Mar 5, 2023
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The Fireplace.
The Old Church Steps, Tyneham Abandoned Village.
1943.
Cultural Explainers: The Story Behind Tyneham Village
One of Dorset’s most visited tourist destinations, Tyneham Village, has had a population of 0 for the last 70 years. Prior to this, its inhabitants had it all – the village was sat in luscious countryside, situated on the Jurassic Coast, just a few miles from the sea and the beautiful Worbarrow Bay. So, what changed for the locals? We uncover the story of Tyneham, the village frozen in time… Before 1943, the village was a simple, care-free haven. Its most renowned building, Tyneham House, was home to the Bond family (owners of this picturesque village). The village also showcased a wonderful church, school, functioning farms and delightful cottages. Like many villages during that period, there was no electricity or running water. However, the villagers were happy; away from the hustle and bustle, strife and troubles of city life.
In late December 1943, the Tyneham people would be hit with the same, devastating news millions of others had to hear; the people of Tyneham were going to have to leave their homes.
Met by the dismay of the villagers, the government had decided, due to its location in relation to Lulworth firing ranges, they were going to claim Tyneham village and its surrounding land. The residents were told this would be a temporary fixture, and once the war was over, they could return to their homes and continue their lives, as normal.
As the last of the locals left, they pinned a note to the door of the village church (below):
“Please treat the churches and houses with care. We have given up our homes where many of us have lived for generations, to help win the war to keep men free. We will return one day and thank you for treating the village kindly. “
Unfortunately, the original residents were never allowed to return to their lives, as promised. Despite a few high-profile campaigns, it remains highly unlikely that this will change too, with only a small handful of the original residents still alive to this day.
Although today, only the church and school remain intact, it seems only moments ago that the children had finished their lessons! The rest of the village provides a unique glimpse into how life used to be and, when it’s open to the public, is a magical place to visit.
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/united-kingdom/england/articles/cultural-explainers-the-story-behind-tyneham-village/
British WWII Ghost Village (Tyneham/Dorset)
Tyneham, a village left like a ghost town due to its top secret history during WWII.
Located on the south coast of England, it was perfectly placed for D Day training,
the village is situated northwest of Worbarrow Bay and south of Wareham.
Access to the village is only allowed when the MOD are not training as it is situated within a live firing range, used by tanks and other MOD vehicles.
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Return to Kimmeridge and Tyneham
I wanted to return to Kimmeridge on the Dorset coast on a weekend day so I could continue the walk through the army range, Worbarrow bay and the deserted WWII village of Tyneham. (more…)
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The view over Tyneham this evening with some beautiful side light #landscapephotography #dorset #tyneham #greenfields #sidelit #sidelighting #sidelightphotography #sidelight (at Tyneham)
Only the church and school at Tyneham are still fully intact inside and out. #abandonedplaces #church #tyneham #history #dorset #bluesky #sun #fascinating #tynehamvillage #weekendaway (at Tyneham)