Archive for June 23, 2008

The Village That Died For England   1 comment

Tyneham village is a short walk inland from Worbarrow Bay in Dorset. In 1943, it was decided to use it for D-Day training exercises. The Army requisitioned the village and surrounding valley from the Bond family who owned the estate. Residents were given one month in which to gather their belongings (which, as they were [...]

Posted June 23, 2008 by MRY in Dorset, History, Isle of Purbeck