US troops arrive in West Dorset. 80 Years ago, on the 6th November 1943, the 16th Infantry Regiment, part of the 1st Division arrived in Bridport, Beaminster and Lyme Regis. About a 1,000, were billeted in Bridport, West Bay and Walditch. The Bridport History Society is commemorating the event at their November meeting. Jane Ferentzi-Sheppard, Nick Pitt, Robin Stapleton, Cheryl Ludgate and the West Bay Discovery Centre will talk about the places they stayed in and what they did during their seven months stay here, before going off to D-Day.
The meeting is on Thursday 9th November at the United Church Hall, East St, Bridport. Doors open at 2.15 for a 2.30 start. All welcome, visitors £4.00. For more information contact Jane: 01308425710 or www.bridporthistorysociety.org.uk
More Events from Bridport History Society
Wednesday 8th November, Bridport Heritage Forum, House History Project meeting, Marsh Barn, Burton Rd. Bridport, 2.00.
Up date on the research and discussing any problems. Contact Jane email jferentzi@aol.com
Wednesday 22 November,, Bridport Heritage Forum, House History Project meeting, Mountfield, Bridport, 7.15. Update on the research and discussing any problems. Contact Sheila email sheilannmeaney@btinternet.com
Saturday 11 th November, West Dorset Group of Somerset and Dorset Family History Society, Loders Village Hall, 2.00 ‘Dorset Bridges: Spanning the Ages, a Journey along the Rivers, Highways and Byways of Dorset’ Bernard Paull will be talking about his new book. All welcome, members £1.50 and visitors £3.00. For ore information contact Jane on 01308 425710 or email: jferentzi@aol.com
Thursday 8th November, Bridport History Society, United Church Hall, East, Bridport 2.15 for 2.30. ’80 Years Ago’ US 16th Infantry Regiment Arrived in West Dorset’ Jane Ferentzi-Sheppard, Nick Pitt, Cheryl Ludgate, Robin Singleton and the West Bay Discovery Centre. Looking at the places they stayed, where they went to in town and the people they met during their stay in Bridport, West Bay and Walditch. All welcome, visitors £4.00. For more information look at the website: www.bridporthistorysociety.org.uk
