Weymouth's Seaside Heritage
By Allan Brodie, Colin Ellis, David Stuart, Gary Winter
Weymouth has been a popular seaside resort for over 250 years. Likened to Montpelier and Naples for its natural beauty and healthy climate, it received the endorsement of King George III. His presence helped the town to expand rapidly in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, resulting in a stunning legacy of seafront terraces that continue to provide accommodation for thousands of holidaymakers each year.
Weymouth boasts an eclectic mix of medieval town planning, harbour-side industry and former military sites that have had an impact on the town's development as a seaside resort. Many of the buildings associated with declining brewing and maritime industries have now been redeveloped and serve as amenities and accommodation for residents and visitors.
An English Heritage opinion poll in 2007 found that seventy-five percent of respondents felt that 'the historic character of seaside towns is what makes them beautiful and enjoyable'. This book describes the colourful story of Weymouth's seaside history and the buildings and open spaces that survive to tell this story. It also demonstrates how the historic environment can play an important part in the future development of the town.
Contents
- Introduction
- Weymouth’s Seaside Story:
Melcombe Regis and Weymouth prior to 1748
Sea Bathing at Weymouth
Accommodation for Visitors
Entertaining Georgian Visitors
The Harbour in Georgian and Victorian Weymouth
Managing the Growing Resort
Victorian Weymouth
Weymouth in the 20th Century - Weymouth in the 21st Century
- Notes
- Further Reading
- Gazetteer of Weymouth’s principal buildings of interest
- Map of Weymouth showing the location of the buildings mentioned in the gazetteer
Additional Information
- Series: Informed Conservation
- Publication Status: Completed
- Pages: 80
- Illustrations: 80, Colour and b&w illustrations
- Product Code: 51429
- ISBN: 9781848023178 (e-book)
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