Claire Bradshaw describes why Lyme Regis is a very special place not just for its stunning scenery but for its educational value. It probably has a history dating back to earlier than any other article in the ‘My Favourite Place’ series – this one running into millions of years.   

The seaside town of Lyme Regis, in Dorset, is situated at the heart of the 95-mile historic Jurassic Coast. As part of England’s only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lyme Regis is the home of geology and palaeontology and is my favourite history place...