Heritage

The renovation project has received a £10m lifeline

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Birnbeck Pier a step closer to reopening to the public after £10m lifeline

The annual event took place at the Cross of Sacrifice and the War Graves section in Milton Cemetery

The annual event took place at the Cross of Sacrifice and the War Graves section in Milton Cemetery

80th Anniversary of the Double Hills Memorial Service

Bryan Grove, Elfan Ap Rees, Dave Organ and Clive Elks with ‘Little Nelllie Too’.

Bryan Grove, Elfan Ap Rees, Dave Organ and Clive Elks with ‘Little Nelllie Too’.

Helicopter Museum unveils latest exhibit – modified to resemble a Bond classic

Cllr Cronnelly gave out the awards.

Cllr Cronnelly gave out the awards.

Weston-super-Mare

Weston's mayor congratulates town's Civic Society award winners at annual ceremony

Price's work had a lasting legacy on the town.

Price's work had a lasting legacy on the town.

Weston-super-Mare

Town council works to secure legacy of 'visionary' Weston architect

The screening will be followed by a Question and Answer session.

The screening will be followed by a Question and Answer session.

Weston-super-Mare

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Weston's newest cinema to screen 'heart-warming film' mirroring Birnbeck Pier legacy

Paisley Museum is helping bring the town's rich textile history back to life

Paisley Museum is helping bring the town's rich textile history back to life

Glasgow University

Weston student helping on world-leading museum project in Glasgow

The council hope to restore the pier.

The council hope to restore the pier.

Weston-super-Mare

The Birnbeck Regeneration Trust looks forward to 2024 'the year of the pier'

Ten historic sites have been added to the list.

Ten historic sites have been added to the list.

North Somerset Lido amongst historic sites granted with further protection

The cottage is steeped in history.

The cottage is steeped in history.

Weston-super-Mare

Blue Plaque unveiled at one of Weston's oldest buildings

Two events will take place, one in Weston and one in Portishead.

Two events will take place, one in Weston and one in Portishead.

North Somerset library events to preserve memories of the Second World War

The cottage is thought to be one of the oldest buildings in Weston.

The cottage is thought to be one of the oldest buildings in Weston.

Weston-super-Mare

Weston's 'sole surviving thatched house' to receive English Heritage Blue Plaque

The Weston Brass band was founded in 1963. Pictured are band members after performing in 1964.

The Weston Brass band was founded in 1963. Pictured are band members after performing in 1964.

Weston brass band celebrates 60th anniversary with commemorative concert next week

The anniversary was marked by a celebratory event at Axbridge Town Hall and The King John's Hunting Lodge Museum.

The anniversary was marked by a celebratory event at Axbridge Town Hall and The King John's Hunting Lodge Museum.

Axbridge celebrates 400-year anniversary of historical maces with special event

Councillors and others met to unveil the first of three Victorian shelters to be refurbed in Weston.

Councillors and others met to unveil the first of three Victorian shelters to be refurbed in Weston.

Work on Weston's Victorian seafront shelters now complete

A council purchase of Birnbeck Pier steps ever closer.

A council purchase of Birnbeck Pier steps ever closer.

Birnbeck Pier owner withdraws appeal against council sale

ATTACK! - Vandals destroy a Victorian seafront shelter in Weston.

ATTACK! - Vandals destroy a Victorian seafront shelter in Weston.

'Shallow-brained vandals' wreck Victorian seafront shelter in Weston

The 621 VGS Historic Flight Sedbergh.

The 621 VGS Historic Flight Sedbergh.

Helicopter Museum

Rare and historic glider to be shown at Helicopter Museum

Birnbeck Pier, Weston.

Birnbeck Pier, Weston.

National Lottery adds thousands to Birnbeck Pier cash fund

‘Suddenly we noticed movement in the windows’.

‘Suddenly we noticed movement in the windows’.

International photography exhibition to go on display at Weston Museum

Great Weston Heritage Action Zone (HAZ). Hans Price and Know Your Place map, inset.

Great Weston Heritage Action Zone (HAZ). Hans Price and Know Your Place map, inset.

Historic England

Five year project to celebrate Weston's heritage is now complete

South West England is said to be the 'spookiest' region in the UK.

South West England is said to be the 'spookiest' region in the UK.

Spookiest area of the UK? Study claims its South West England

See Monster and Cllr John Crockford-Hawley, inset.

See Monster and Cllr John Crockford-Hawley, inset.

Weston councillor discusses history of town on See Monster radio show

A pumpkin patch will open near Brent Knoll in October.

A pumpkin patch will open near Brent Knoll in October.

Pumpkin patch to open in Somerset this October

The 'Carrot' in Weston.

The 'Carrot' in Weston.

North Somerset Council

Weston's 'Carrot' to get £95k revamp

A WC&PR exhibition will go on display next month.

A WC&PR exhibition will go on display next month.

Model WC&P Railway to go on display for 125th anniversary in Portishead

Residents heard The Accession Proclamation in Weston. Picture: Heidi Burton.

Residents heard The Accession Proclamation in Weston. Picture: Heidi Burton.

King Charles III

Crowds watch North Somerset proclamation of King Charles

Queen Elizabeth has died aged 96.

Queen Elizabeth has died aged 96.

North Somerset Council

Somerset leaders react to the death of The Queen

The village of Weston in 1815 showing The Hotel and old St John's church.

The village of Weston in 1815 showing The Hotel and old St John's church.

COLUMN: The good old days of Weston tourism?

Model aircraft enthusiasts show off their hobby at the event

Model aircraft enthusiasts show off their hobby at the event

Vintage double decker set for model airshow weekend

The Curzon will host some festival events

The Curzon will host some festival events

Classic cinema festival heading to Clevedon

The early morning sun shines down on these tennis fans at Wimbledon. Many fans had camped out all night in the hope of getting tickets for the Men's singles final between Ilie Nastase and Bjorn Born. Date: July 3, 1976.

The early morning sun shines down on these tennis fans at Wimbledon. Many fans had camped out all night in the hope of getting tickets for the Men's singles final between Ilie Nastase and Bjorn Born. Date: July 3, 1976.

A scorching summer: The Heatwave of 1976 in 25 photos

Thousands have descended on Glastonbury Tor for the Summer Solstice in previous years

Thousands have descended on Glastonbury Tor for the Summer Solstice in previous years

Patrols to prevent camping and fires at Glastonbury Tor on Summer Solstice

Princess Elizabeth - daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King and Queen of England) - waves from the carriage as she drives in London in 1928.

Princess Elizabeth - daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King and Queen of England) - waves from the carriage as she drives in London in 1928.

17 adorable photos of Queen Elizabeth II before she acceded to the throne

Michael Eavis receives the Freeman of Glastonbury title from mayor Jon Cousins and town crier, David Greenway

Michael Eavis receives the Freeman of Glastonbury title from mayor Jon Cousins and town crier, David Greenway

Glastonbury Festival founder made Freeman of Glastonbury at ceremony

The last Weston Mercury editorial staff members. (L-R) trainee reporter Charlie Williams, sports editor Josh Thomas, chief reporter Henry Woodsford, editorial assistant Lisa Crichton and editor Paul Jones.

The last Weston Mercury editorial staff members. (L-R) trainee reporter Charlie Williams, sports editor Josh Thomas, chief reporter Henry Woodsford, editorial assistant Lisa Crichton and editor Paul Jones.

History of the Weston Mercury office building in Weston-super-Mare

One of the trains at the station in Weston.

One of the trains at the station in Weston.

Weston, Clevedon & Portishead Light Railway: A history

Woodspring Priory.

Woodspring Priory.

Woodspring Priory: The trials and tribulations

This plaque, believed to be from the First World War, was found in a car boot sale in North Somerset.

This plaque, believed to be from the First World War, was found in a car boot sale in North Somerset.

Long-lost memorial honouring Weston soldiers found at car boot sale

An artist's impression of the Royal Pier Hotel concept.

An artist's impression of the Royal Pier Hotel concept.

Threat to pier and Prince Consort Gardens sparks formation of new community group

Hans Price designed the entire street, from Gerard Road to the Royal Hotel.

Hans Price designed the entire street, from Gerard Road to the Royal Hotel.

Newspapers often enjoyed grand town centre premises as befitted the self-important Fourth Estate.

Wedmore Harvest Home Carnival Parade. Picture: WESTON MERCURY

Wedmore Harvest Home Carnival Parade. Picture: WESTON MERCURY

Picture Past: August 29, 1969