Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis is a market town on the sea coast 5 miles south east of Axminster. Its name is derived from the River Lym upon which it is situated. In the 19th century it became a notable watering-place and resort and in 1895 was described as having "streets lighted with gas and well paved". The parish church is the church of St Michael and the register date from 1543 although there are gaps in the records. Within the town was also the Poulett House Chapel, the Catholic church of Sts Michael & George, a Congregational Chapel, A Wesleyan Chapel and meeting rooms for the Brethren. There is a municipal cemetery 3 miles from the town centre. There were also almshouses, a cottage hospital, several hotels, a Masonic Lodge, the headquarters of the 1st Dorsetshire Voluntary Artillery and several schools. In 1891 the population was 2237.

Bridge Street circa 1918

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