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	Wreck Tour 47 - The Kyarra - January 2003 - DIVERNET from Diver Magazine
		Swanage Pier has a reputation as one of the best shore dives on the south coast, and the Kyarra is justifiably a very popular wreck.
		Follow the A351 past Corfe Castle to Swanage and follow the signs for the town centre and pier.
		Swanage Diver, skipper Peter Williams (01929 423551, members.madasafish.
	www.divernet.com /wrecks/wtour470103.htm (1585 words)

	Swanage, Isle of Purbeck
		Swanage is most picturesquely situated in the Bay, with a gently shelving sandy beach, a Victorian pier with a unique shop, exhibition and popular too for fishing, with fabulous views across to The Needles on the Isle of Wight and beyond.
		The terminus of the Swanage Railway is situated right in the town and you may take a delightful standard gauge preserved steam train journey through the Purbeck countryside to Corfe Castle.
		Swanage offers tennis, bowls and putting too, a theatre, and a super children's play park overlooking the entire Bay.
	www.dorsetriviera.com /onlocation/swanage.asp (369 words)

	Lets Go There - A guide to Swanage, Dorset
		Swanage Pier, originally built in 1859, is at the south end of the beach.
		Swanage is also home to the Swanage Railway which runs on 6 miles of line between Swanage and Norden.
		Swanage has a diverse range of attractions that make it an excellent centre for a visit to the Isle of Purbeck.
	www.letsgothere.co.uk /lgtnet/locations/4-318-1-.aspx (498 words)

	BBC - Dorset - Coast - Coast - Swanage
		Swanage has gone from being a quarrying town to tourist resort - come on a walk round 'old London by the Sea' and we'll tell you some of the seaside tales and meet the characters from the town at the tip of the Isle of Purbeck.
		Parking: Swanage town centre and beach parking (pay and display) and at Durlston Country Park (pay and display).
		BBC - Dorset- Coast- Coast- Swanage
	fuzzball.homeunix.net /dorset/content/articles/2005/06/16/coast05walks_start_walk.shtml (260 words)

	Home Page
		These beautifully appointed flats occupy an unrivalled position overlooking Swanage Bay, the Pier and are literally within 20 feet of the shoreline.
		Other major attractions are the Swanage Railway which travels from Swanage to beyond Corfe Castle and allows a scenic trip from a bygone era, and Durlston Country Park where you can join in guided walks, look for Dolphin or meander at leisure with some of the best views in the area.
		Swanage boasts a variety of good quality Restaurants and Pubs, and the Mowlem Theatre presents an assortment of shows throughout the Season.
	www.lds.co.uk /holidayhome (176 words)

	Swanage Pier Trust
		Swanage Pier is owned and operated by The Swanage Pier Trust, a registered charity and has two paid members with all other tasks being performed by Volunteers.
		Adjacent to the Pier is the Swanage Sailing Club, a haven for Yachtsmen.
		The Swanage Pier Trust is a company limited by guarantee No. 1848357 and a registered charity No.290397
	www.swanagepiertrust.com (540 words)

	Welcome to Swanage Tourist Information
		Swanage has award winning beaches, miles of footpaths, a victorian pier and good local facilities.
		Swanage is a popular destination on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset.
		There are plenty of long sandy beaches around swanage and the water is clean and clear.
	www.birminghamuk.com /swanage.htm (97 words)

	Swanage tourism: how it all began - Dorset Coast
		Swanage Bay and the first pier (built in 1859) were utilised to transfer the stone from local sea barges to the coasters that could then take the stone to the final destinations.
		Swanage is first mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles in the 9th century.
		These 'new' forms of transport resulted in Swanage becoming popular with the burgeoning numbers of 'seaside trippers' and the town soon became known as 'Seaside' Swanage.
	www.dorsetcoast.com /index.jsp?articleid=29942 (546 words)

	Clare House Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in the Seaside town of Swanage in Dorset
		Clare House is situated 200m from the sea, the pier and the town centre, in the traditional seaside town of Swanage, Dorset.
		We are open throughout the year for you to enjoy Clare House and all that Swanage has to offer.
		Clare House - 1 Park Road - Swanage - Dorset- BH19 2AA - Tel: 01929 422855 - email: info@clare-house.com
	www.clare-house.com (148 words)

	Things to do - Bringing you the best of the Isle of Purbeck on the Jurassic coast with Virtual Swanage and Swanage Online
		Swanage Pier was built in 1896 and was originally used for the thriving paddle steamer industry that worked in the area and to assist the export of the locally quarried Purbeck Stone by sea to Poole and London.
		The award-winning Swanage Railway currently operates on the six miles of track between Swanage and Norden The branch line from Swanage to Norden Park and Ride is the perfect way to see the beautiful countryside while staying in the town.
		Swanage makes the ideal base for your holiday, the area has a wide range of attractions and many are open throughout the year.
	www.virtual-swanage.co.uk /page.aspx?s=todo&p=todo (401 words)

	Home Page
		These beautifully appointed flats occupy an unrivalled position overlooking Swanage Bay, the Pier and are literally within 20 feet of the shoreline.
		Other major attractions are the Swanage Railway which travels from Swanage to beyond Corfe Castle and allows a scenic trip from a bygone era, and Durlston Country Park where you can join in guided walks, look for Dolphin or meander at leisure with some of the best views in the area.
		Swanage boasts a variety of good quality Restaurants and Pubs, and the Mowlem Theatre presents an assortment of shows throughout the Season.
	www.dorsetnet.co.uk /holidayhome (176 words)

	Swanage, Isle of Purbeck
		Swanage is most picturesquely situated in the Bay, with a gently shelving sandy beach, a Victorian pier with a unique shop, exhibition and popular too for fishing, with fabulous views across to The Needles on the Isle of Wight and beyond.
		The terminus of the Swanage Railway is situated right in the town and you may take a delightful standard gauge preserved steam train journey through the Purbeck countryside to Corfe Castle.
		The bus station is alongside Swanage railway station and services are provided to many local attractions and places.
	www.dorsetriviera.com /onlocation/swanage.asp (369 words)

	Swanage Pier Trust
		Swanage Pier is owned and operated by The Swanage Pier Trust, a registered charity and has two paid members with all other tasks being performed by Volunteers.
		Adjacent to the Pier is the Swanage Sailing Club, a haven for Yachtsmen.
		The Swanage Pier Trust is a company limited by guarantee No. 1848357 and a registered charity No.290397
	www.swanagepiertrust.com (568 words)

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		The Pier is a popular starting point for boats going out to wrecks and reefs, while others prefer the waters under the Pier for their relaxing dive.
		The Club perform much of the open water training dives in Swanage Bay, which has depths to around 15 metres.
		Tens of thousands of Divers over the past 40 years have made Swanage their diving destination.
	www.ipsacdivers.co.uk (212 words)

	Greater London Industrial Archaeology Society
		Mowlem retired a wealthy man in 1844 and eventually returned to Swanage to indulge in philanthropic works, including the first pier for the stone trade.
		John Mowlem was born in Swanage in 1788, and started work as a quarryman in the local Tilly Whim quarry.
		At that time there was a growing trade in exporting Purbeck stone to London by boats from Swanage.
	www.glias.org.uk /news/164news.html (5099 words)

	joncombe.com - Photos of Brownsea Island
		It is connected to the main land by ferries from Sandbanks, Swanage, Poole and Bournemouth Pier.
		Brownsea Island is a small island in Poole Harbour, the second largest natural harbour in the world.
		The rest of the island is open for exploring, and is one of the few places in the UK where you can see a Red Squirrel.
	website.lineone.net /~jonathan.combe/brownsea1.html (120 words)

	Isle of Purbeck - Tourist Guide to the Isle of Purbeck
		The Isle of Purbeck is also famous for its great beaches especially Studland beach with its miles of golden sand and clear blue waters and Swanage with its sandy beach and its wonderful Pier.
		The Isle of Purbeck is full of great places to explore and visit and is renowned for its diverse wildlife including rare birds and sea life with dolphins regularly being spotted along the coastline from Studland to Lulworth Cove.
		The Isle of Purbeck is hidden away in the south eastern corner of Dorset and has a landmass of approximately 60 sq miles which is almost completely surrounded in coastline.
	www.visitingpurbeck.co.uk (308 words)

	sr trackplans
		Lyme Regis Swanage Lymington Pier Hayling Island Ventnor
		Suggestions for a layout based on this line.
		Pictures of various locos at places along the line.
	www.andibradley.com /crmi/datatables/trackplanssr.htm (308 words)

	Isle of Purbeck - Tourist Guide to the Isle of Purbeck
		The Isle of Purbeck is also famous for its great beaches especially Studland beach with its miles of golden sand and clear blue waters and Swanage with its sandy beach and its wonderful Pier.
		The Isle of Purbeck is full of great places to explore and visit and is renowned for its diverse wildlife including rare birds and sea life with dolphins regularly being spotted along the coastline from Studland to Lulworth Cove.
		The Isle of Purbeck is hidden away in the south eastern corner of Dorset and has a landmass of approximately 60 sq miles which is almost completely surrounded in coastline.
	www.visitingpurbeck.co.uk (309 words)

	trips in Bournemouth
		Limit to one of these towns: Bournemouth, Christchurch, Keyhaven, Lymington, Poole, Swanage, Wool
		The Boat Booking Office, Pier Approach, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AA, 01202 558550
		Imagine the lifestyle that a luxury yacht affords; its indulgent surroundings are the equivalent of a 5-star accommodation.
	www.tourism.bournemouth.com /?query=trips (105 words)

	Find Hotels Wool at Top Wedding Directory UK
		Telephone: 01929 422761 Board Walk Cafe Swanage Telephone...
		The Observatory Hotel The Original Backpackers Lodge The Russell The Sebel Pier One Sydney The Stafford Quest Sydney The Sydney Boulevard The Westin Sydney Travelodge Manly Warringah Tricketts Luxury Bed & Breakfast Victoria Court Hotel Sydney W Sydney Wattle Private Hotel Wool Brokers Arms Y
		Wool railway station is on the main line from London Waterloo and a 10 minute taxi journey from Gatton House.
	www.topweddingdirectory.com /weddings/dorset/wool/hotels.htm (625 words)

	Paddle Steamer Ryde
		Most of our courting was done from the Ryde, and she stood on the pier and waved goodbye as we sailed for the invasion, having already agreed that if I returned, we would get married.
		I am also grateful to John Martin for getting in touch with Captain Walford and seeking his permission for me to use this account that Captain Walford originally wrote for the Swanage Railway Magazine.
		In 1942, I was serving in a paddle steamer called H.M.S. Jennie Deans, as a Sub-Lieutenant RNVR.
	www.psryde.co.uk /media/other/1942 (625 words)

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