Weymouth In Old Postcards and Photographs

Bowleaze Cove circa late 1930s

Another of Kestins fine black and white views with good use of a yellow filter on the camera lens to define the clouds.

Bowleaze was certainly a quieter place in those pre-war days.

The Jordan River flows through the middle of the camp site.

The Embassy Hotel had yet to be built.

Many a happy Summer Friday night was spent there with David Coombes and Herbie Pover sampling the Watneys Red Barrel and joining in the singalong.