Welcome to Charmouth Local History Society
The Charmouth Local History Society
Our society was built on the work of local historian Reginald Pavey. Recently we received the kind donation of three of his original papers which had found their way to the USA, discovered during a paperwork clear-out by a member of the Charmouth Grinter family who lives there. They are available here as pdf scans:
‘A Few Notes on the North West end of Charmouth and some of the people who have lived there’; Charmouth Notes, Part 1 – 1968
‘A few Notes on Charmouth Street from Charmouth House to the Coach and Horses Hotel and some of the people who have lived there’; Charmouth Notes, Part 2 – 1968
‘A few Notes on the Eastern Portion of “Charmouth Street” including “The Lower Sea Lane”, “The Higher Sea Lane” and Some of the people who have lived there’; Charmouth Notes, Part 3 – 1969
What has Charmouth been like in the past?
The society has a large collection of documents, photographs and objects which have been donated to us. These show that our relatively small village has a very wide and rich history, ranging from visits by royalty or the author Jane Austen to interesting old characters, charities, amazing buildings and even the last duel in England!
We want to use this collection to interest and intrigue people of all ages who live in Charmouth or have connections with the local area or are visitors to Charmouth.
A New Version of the Free Charmouth History Trail Leaflet is available to download

We have updated the free Charmouth History Trail leaflet and it is available to download here.
The full 24-page booklet is available from the society and outlets in the village at a cost of £2.00. The Charmouth History Trail is also available on your mobile phone, tablet or PC as an interactive Google Earth page here