Weston-Super-Mare Through Time Revised Edition

Weston-Super-Mare Through Time Revised Edition Synopsis

The famous seaside resort of Weston-Super-Mare has long been a popular destination for holidaying families. Ever since Isambard Kingdom Brunel's railway was opened in 1841, visitors have flocked to the town from Bristol, the Midlands and further afield, while mining families from South Wales crossed the Bristol Channel by paddle steamer to enjoy the resort's numerous attractions. Through the reproduction of many old photographs, readers are invited to share in those memories, from the architectural splendour of Birnbeck Pier to the elegant Victorian villas on the southern slopes of Worlebury Hill, as well as the fine buildings designed by notable architect, Hans Price. Discover Weston-Super-Mare's history in this wonderfully revised edition illustrated book compiled by well-known historian, Stephen Butt.