A History of Mereside
This is a short history of the village of Mereside, which stands three feet below sea level on what was once a great mere covering 680,000 acres. The first part of the story deals with a documented history of the village, the second part is the recollections of some of the older inhabitants.
I am extremely grateful to Con Bradfor, Harley Bellamy, Albert Smith and Ernie Dunkling for allowing me to tape interviews with them and use this material.I am also grateful to all the people who lent me their treasured photographs to copy, without you all this little story would not have been possible. Last but no means least to Wendy for putting up with the last four months and for her help and local knowledge. I hope you all enjoy the story
D.S.Cumbridge
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