The Real Story of Tyneham
Told by the Villagers Themselves
Rare interviews with the last residents of Dorset's "forgotten village" - captured before they passed away. A moving and unique piece of living history.
Watch the opening of the documentary — featuring the last residents of Tyneham speaking in their own words.
What's in the Documentary?
Tyneham Remembered brings together the personal accounts of people who were born and grew up in the village — filmed before the last survivors passed away. In their own words, they describe daily life in Tyneham, the shock of the 1943 evacuation order, and what it felt like to return to the ruins of their childhood homes.
- ✓ Interviews with former residents Arthur Grant, Peter Wellman and Doug Churchill
- ✓ Personal accounts of everyday life in the village before the evacuation
- ✓ First-hand descriptions of receiving the order to leave — just days before Christmas 1943
- ✓ Emotional return visits to the ruins of their homes
- ✓ Rare archive photographs of the village in its final years
Available as Physical DVD or Instant HD Digital Download
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Prefer a tangible keepsake? The physical DVD makes a wonderful collectible and gift.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can then watch it on any device - phone, tablet, laptop, or smart TV - or transfer it to a USB stick for playback on your television. No special software needed.
Physical DVD: Dispatched within 1-2 working days via Royal Mail. UK delivery usually arrives in 2-3 days total.
Both versions contain exactly the same content and interviews - the digital edition simply gives you the sharpest possible picture.
It includes moving interviews with Arthur Grant, Peter Wellman, Doug Churchill, and others - preserving their memories of village life for future generations.