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Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
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Nature reserve was once an industrial landscape of smoke and steam
Found on the Hampshire coast, the Lymington Nature Reserve isn't just a haven for wildlife, it's a place with a history vastly different from today's settings. For over 2,000 years, this area was a hub of sea salt production, with the industry flourishing by medieval times and peaking in the early 18th century with 163 active saltpans. The marshes were an industrial landscape of smoke and steam, a far cry from today's tranquil scenes, as can be seen in these pictures by Echo Camera Club member Trevor Parsons. The last saltern closed in 1865, leaving behind unique archaeological remnants that tell a story of human ingenuity and toil. The pivotal shift towards conservation began in the mid-20th century. The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust started its involvement in 1961, establishing a private nature reserve on 20 acres of salterns. Read more: Bournemouth stonemason stopped bones being stolen from grave Cherished park in Bournemouth shaped by centuries of shared ownership Memories of a much-loved pub that was demolished to make way for flats Mystery of how town's oldest pub got its name The many links between Bournemouth and the Titanic This was swiftly followed by Hampshire County Council's "far-sighted policy" of land acquisition, beginning in 1974, to protect these vital coastal habitats from rapid development. Today, the combined Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Local Nature Reserve spans more than 1200 hectares, a mosaic of mudflats, salt marshes, shingle banks, and saline lagoons. Its ecological importance is underscored by international designations like Ramsar and Special Protection Area status, vital for countless bird species and rare invertebrates. Yet, this dynamic coastal environment faces ongoing challenges, from coastal squeeze and rising sea levels to declining breeding bird populations, highlighting the continuous need for adaptive management and dedicated stewardship.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Automotive
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'Rare' £2.2m supercar photographed outside pub in Weymouth
A SLEEK-LOOKING super car caused a stir in Weymouth town centre. The GMA T.50 was seen parked outside the William Henry Wetherspoons pub over the Easter weekend. This picture of it was taken in Frederick Place by Echo Camera Club member Peter Harriman. The GMA T.50, which is made by British manufacturer and designer of the McLaren F1 Gordon Murray, made its global debut in 2020 and was the company's first product with a £2.2m price tag. The GMA T.50 in Weymouth (Image: Peter Harriman) It made its debut in the UK at Goodwood in 2021 driven by three times Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti MBE. He declared at the time: "The car gave me goosebumps. It's just incredible." According to the the T.50 is an old-school analogue supercar with a naturally aspirated engine mated to a manual gearbox. The Cosworth GMA V12 engine boasts 12,100 rpm redline. It is the highest-revving naturally aspirated road car engine ever built. Every T.50 sold out and Murray has moved on to making bespoke, one-off supercars.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
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In The Bay - here's what's been spotted off the Weymouth coast
A TANKER designed for transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) has been spotted in Weymouth Bay. Dorado LNG is seen here off the Dorset coast with oil/chemical tanker Monjasa Provider. They were photographed on Tuesday morning by Echo Camera Club member Peter Harriman. Dorado was built in 2020, and is sailing under the flag of Malta. Her length overall (LOA) is 293 metres, and her width (beam) is 46 metres. Her summer deadweight capacity is 88,592 tonnes. Monjasa, also sailing under the flag of Malta, has a length overall of 95.82 metres and her width is 14.2 metres. By yesterday lunchtime Dorado was far out into the north east Atlantic Ocean while Monjasa was reported to be in the English Channel.
