26/08/2026
Residents at Abbey View enjoyed a fascinating trip into the past with the latest Memory Box from Weymouth Museum.
Millie, granddaughter of resident Patrick, joined the session as part of her Duke of Edinburgh's Award volunteering, helping residents explore a collection of historic newspapers.
She and Sheila Yates were particularly interested in copies of The Daily Telegraph from 1939 and The Daily Echo from 1945. The 1939 newspaper, which reported the declaration of the Second World War, prompted plenty of thoughtful conversations and memories.
A wonderful example of how an old newspaper can open the door to stories, memories and conversations across generations. โค๏ธ