Tyneham ruined village

Tyneham village was evacuated during WW2 in 1942. The people were never allowed back into their homes as the MOD subsequently claimed the land to use for their shooting ranges. This picture shows the buildings in Row 1 and includes the post-mistresses house and the post office. The original 'Kiosk One' was installed outside the post office in 1929 and was the forerunner of the iconic red telephone box. It was last restored in 2012.

[Diana]

Beautifully captured but such sad history.

[Bill]

Sad that these beautiful houses aren't occupied. Really nice shot.

[Bob Zwolinsky]

I made the mistake of cycling there last year, it was so busy that I failed to get any decent pictures.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Such sad history and how amazing that it has been kept in this state for people to see - as a reminder of the past . - lovely sunlight and capture !

[Monica]

This is so very interesting!

[Pat Knowles]

A crying shame…could the army not have used some wild & uninhabited moor somewhere! Hope it wouldn’t happen today! It looks a beautiful village & the inhabitants must have been heartbroken.

[Joan Robillard]

Sad

[Carole Sandford]

Looks as if it was a lovely place. The military have ruined many grand house & villages too it seems!

[Phil Howcroft]

nice story telling in your image and narrative judith

[Gosia]

Interesting story

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[Brian Moody]

Great shot, I’ve never heard of it but now want to visit