There's no denying it - pubs are part and parcel of Weymouth history.

Whether it's a back street boozer or an inn on the harbourside, we all have our favourite watering hole.

Many of us grew up doing the legendary Park Street Shuffle and most of us still like to frequent our favourite pubs as a way of winding down and catching up with a few mates.

These pubs, taken from the Echos 1980s archive, show how some pubs have changed hands and names over the years - and how a few, sadly, are no more.

So come with us on this journey through Weymouth's drinking past...

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The White Hart, New Bond Street, Weymouth, remains today. One of the town’s oldest pubs.

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The Dorset Brewer’s Ale House, 33 Hope Street, Weymouth. Now the Red Lion pub.

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The George Inn, 2-4 Custom House Quay, Weymouth

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The King’s Arms, Trinity Road, Weymouth. Still at the harbourside today.

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Malibu Nightclub, Bond Street, Weymouth. Opened in 1981 n The Dorset Brewer’s Ale House, 33 Hope Street, Weymouth. Now the Red Lion pub. and closed in 2001. Known for its tropical theme decorations.

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Sailor’s Return, 1-2 St Nicholas Street, Weymouth, remains today

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Enjoying a game of golf at Custom House Quay

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Nothe Tavern, Barrack Road, Weymouth, still there today

The George Inn, 2-4 Custom House Quay, Weymouth, remains today also showing the Sea Cow, on the right

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The George Inn, 2-4 Custom House Quay, Weymouth, remains today also showing the Sea Cow, on the right

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The much missed Terra Cotta Social Club, Weymouth FC. Attached to Weymouth’s football ground.

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Harry’s, Maiden Street, Weymouth, now Actors