Postcards of the view down East Hill seem to be most the most common, and cover a wide period of time. Starting near the top and moving down the hill reveals various changes.

This postcard showing the view from the top Of East Hill is postmarked 1924. In the centre of the picture are

three gable ends. the middle height one of these is the Charminster Congregational Chapel.

This 2007 is shows few changes, but the gable ends of the chapel have been replaced by roofs running parallel

to the road. The chapel closed in 1948, and was later converted to a private dwelling, now call Wesley Cottage.

A little farther down the hill, and judging by the children's clothes, dating to about 1905. The church tower

is clearly visible although a little faded in the postcard on the left.

In the present-day view the church tower and house at the bottom of the hill have almost disappeared behind

tree. Notice also that the wall and gateways to the left of the two boys, which led to the chapel, Have been

replaced by a wide opening for access to a garage.

Another early view, suggested by the fact that the Post Office, centre right, is still thatched. The chapel entrance is

clearly visible on the left. Looking back at the previous photograph, note the cluster of new buildings to the right of

the church tower.

These two Frith cards, which the tree growth suggest are later than the previous one, are catalogued as 1922. Taken from a few steps back

up the hill, they show more of the chapel frontage. By now the Post Office had lost its thatch.

The 2007 photograph shows how the front of the chapel has been removed, Wesley Cottage being

set back further from the road. The change to the entrance from the road can also be clearly seen.

The church tower is completely hidden by the trees now.

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