Weymouth In Old Postcards and Photographs
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Sand
Castle Building
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The sand
at Weymouth is known internationally for the quality of modelling
that can be achieved. I believe it is the combination of the particular
type of sand with salt water that enables such detail and quality. In this picture children of all ages are taking part in the regular sandcastle building competitions. Perhaps the model of the lighthouse at Portland was inspired following a visit. In my childhood the modelling of cathedrals by Fred Darrington were a wonder. His creations always drew a large crowd who would compete to throw pennies into a canvas covered bucket and thus ring a bell.
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