The IBM Retired Employee Club
(South Hants)

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Day out in London

Tuesday 11th August

This trip really needs no introduction, it’s the standard trip to London. However we are dropping off at Park Lane. This is to be closer to Buckingham Palace for those of you who might wish to re-utilise your entry tickets from last year’s visit (they are still valid).

Weymouth and Portland

Tuesday 18th August

First we will travel directly to Portland Castle. The history of this fortress, which overlooks Portland harbour, is diverse and fascinating. Built by Henry VIII to defend the anchorage against possible French and Spanish invasion

After this visit, we will proceed to Portland Bill to see its lighthouse and enjoy its dramatic coastline.

After a stay of 1½ hours, we will drive to Weymouth in order to enjoy its fine promenade. Weymouth’s popularity as a seaside holiday resort dates from 1789 when King George III first came here as an aid to his rehabilitation after an illness. Sea bathing was the prescribed cure and this was done from a bathing machine. This comprised of a hut on wheels which was pulled into shallow water by a horse. Weymouth retains a remarkably good looking sea-front where elegant Georgian terraced houses and hotels back the wide Esplanade and long sandy beach. The brightly painted Queen Victoria Jubilee Clock Tower fits comfortably in this setting.

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