The close proximity of Portland Naval Base meant that the large Naval presence was always visible in Weymouth. At the height of its influence this led to a vast number of pubs in Weymouth and Portland. The withdrawal of the Navy from the area meant that a large number have closed down.
Here a large number of naval personnel relax on Weymouth Beach with a background of vessels on which some of them serve.
Note among the civilian population “holiday dress” has yet to be invented!
