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Weston-super-Mare was one of the great seaside destinations. In the olden days tourists from across the West Country, the Black Country and Wales flocked to the resort to enjoy its beautiful settings and attractions and more importantly, its alcohol. Wales was dry on a Sunday back then, so packed paddlesteamers used to cross the channel to Weston so that our Welsh friends could quench their thirst.
Although tourist numbers have fallen, the town still attracts visitors. Weston has retained its classic seaside character, with the donkeys on the beach and fish and chips on the seafront, providing solid building blocks for the future.
Birnbeck Island, Pier and Headland were acquired by Urban Splash in September 2006. We think the development of Birnbeck Island and Headland is one of the key elements
in the regeneration of not only the Birnbeck area,
but Weston-super-Mare as a whole.
We want to bring Weston into the 21st Century.
For more information on the history of Birnbeck Island and the Old Pier visit: www.birnbeckpier.org |
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