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A New Life for the Shelters on Lyme Regis' Marine Parade

The "shelters" on Marine Parade on Lyme Regis' sea-front were a real eyesore for some years. The town council, after consultation with interested parties, came up with a plan to revive this prominent building in the middle of Marine Parade. Sue Holman was given a guided tour by David Gale who, in his role as client adviser, was coordinating the project for the council. The new facility includes two community rooms, a concourse on the upper level, shelters for the very odd occassion when the British summer weather proves unkind, two shops and the "jewel in the crown", as David describes it, the central pavilion which ser...