Weymouth S Seaside Heritage
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Weymouth S Seaside Heritage
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Author : Allan Brodie
language : en
Publisher: Historic England
Release Date : 2015-04-01
Weymouth S Seaside Heritage written by Allan Brodie and has been published by Historic England this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-01 with Architecture categories.
With Weymouth and Portland hosting the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games sailing events, the profile of the area will be raised considerably in the years leading up to the Games. Weymouth's seaside history and heritage will be a focus of attention and will contribute significantly to the regeneration of the town in the coming years. 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 per cent 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.
The History And Antiquities Of The Borough And Town Of Weymouth And Melcombe Regis
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Author : George Alfred Ellis
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
The History And Antiquities Of The Borough And Town Of Weymouth And Melcombe Regis written by George Alfred Ellis and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis through this detailed and engaging book. From the town's humble origins as a small fishing village, to its growth into a bustling port and fashionable seaside resort, this book explores the stories of the people who have shaped Weymouth's history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Weston Super Mare
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Author : Allan Brodie
language : en
Publisher: Informed Conservation
Release Date : 2019
Weston Super Mare written by Allan Brodie and has been published by Informed Conservation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with ARCHITECTURE categories.
Two centuries ago Weston-super-Mare was a small, rarely visited village but its location alongside the Severn Estuary soon made it a convenient bathing place for the wealthy inhabitants of Bristol and Bath. Once the railway arrived in 1841, the handful of brave sea bathers became thousands of day trippers in search of fun and sunshine. Weston also became popular with excursionists and holidaymakers arriving by steamer from South Wales. To cater for all these visitors, the small entertainment and bathing facilities enjoyed by the wealthy Georgian elite were replaced by larger, more popular facilities, including two piers, Winter Gardens, a large swimming bath and a substantial open-air pool. Weston is not only a busy seaside resort, but a popular place to live. During the 19th century its population rose from around 100 to almost 20,000 and its handful of small, fisherman's cottages became a sea of terraces, crescents and villas constructed using the local stone. A distinctive type of villa emerged in Weston, different from those found at either of its larger neighbours. This was in large part due to Hans Fowler Price, the town's leading architect for more than half a century from 1860 until his death in 1912. The book celebrates the complex history and colourful heritage of the town. It also looks to the future to examine how its 200-year story might contribute to a prosperous future.
Seaside Hotels
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Author : Karen Averby
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2018-05-15
Seaside Hotels written by Karen Averby and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-15 with Architecture categories.
The grand hotel is an icon of the British seaside. Occupying the most favoured spots on the prom, elaborate Victorian and later buildings maintain an air of refinement that harks back to an earlier age. This book tells their story.
Resorts And Ports
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Author : Peter Borsay
language : en
Publisher: Channel View Publications
Release Date : 2011
Resorts And Ports written by Peter Borsay and has been published by Channel View Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Business & Economics categories.
Resorts and Ports draws together a group of case-studies which for the first time explore the changing relationships between port and resort activities in a cross-section of European maritime settings over three centuries. The book will interest academics in tourism studies, history, geography and cultural studies, as well as providing essential information and analysis for policy makers in coastal regeneration.
The English Seaside
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Author : Peter Williams
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
The English Seaside written by Peter Williams and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with History categories.
There is a powerful sense of place at the seaside. You know what to expect. Fishing villages usually have a pier, boats, lobster pots, and masses of seagulls while resort towns have esplanades, piers, grand hotels and gardens. Certain seaside towns have just about everything: Weymouth, for example, has a grand parade of hotels, a wide esplanade and a small fishing village. Blackpool has more of everything - three piers, miles of hotels, the Tower, Winter Gardens, trams, illuminations - but no fishing and no castle! There is something about the seaside that brings out the beating heart of John Bull in the English: doggedly erecting our wind-breaks to capture every vestige of a watery sun; wrestling with deckchairs; wrapping up against the determined wind on the verandas of our beach huts; accepting that 'sand' in 'sandwich' means just that! But we still love it and nowhere else in the world can match its myriad charms and eccentricities. For too long the English seaside has suffered from bad press, accused of being tatty, cold grey and windswept. Peter Williams' evocative photographs in this fully revised edition of his acclaimed book will make you want to rediscover what a fantastic place the seaside is - full of character, charm and 'Englishness'.
Blackpool S Seaside Heritage
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Author : Allan Brodie
language : en
Publisher: Historic England Publishing
Release Date : 2014
Blackpool S Seaside Heritage written by Allan Brodie and has been published by Historic England Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with History categories.
The book will examine the colourful past of the resort and explain how it has developed over the last 200 years.
Coastal Towns
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Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: ODPM: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions Committee
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2006-04-18
Coastal Towns written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: ODPM: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions Committee and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04-18 with Political Science categories.
Coastal Towns : Session 2005-06, Vol. 2: Written Evidence
Margate S Seaside Heritage
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Author : Nigel Barker
language : en
Publisher: Historic England
Release Date : 2015-04-01
Margate S Seaside Heritage written by Nigel Barker and has been published by Historic England this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-01 with Architecture categories.
The seaside holiday and the seaside resort are two of England's greatest exports to the world. Since the early 18th century, when some of the wealthiest people first sought improved health by bathing in saltwater, the lure of the sea has been a fundamental part of the British way of life, and millions of people still head to the coast each year. Margate has an important place in the story of seaside holidays. It vies with Scarborough, Whitby and Brighton for the title of England's first seaside resort, and it was the first to offer sea-water baths to visitors. Margate can also claim other firsts, including the first Georgian square built at a seaside resort (Cecil Square), the first substantial seaside development outside the footprint of an historic coastal town, the site of the world's first sea-bathing hospital, and, as a result of its location along the Thames from London, the first popular resort frequented by middle- and lower-middle-class holidaymakers. It is unlikely that Margate will ever attract the vast numbers of visitors that flocked there in the 19th and early 20th centuries. However, with growing concerns about the environmental effects of air travel and a continuing awareness of the threat of excessive exposure to the sun, the English seaside holiday may enjoy some form of revival. If Margate finds ways to renew itself while retaining its historic identity, it may once again become a vibrant destination for holidays, as well as being an attractive place for people to live and work.
Travel And Tourism In Britain 1700 1914 Vol 3
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Author : Susan Barton
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-12-16
Travel And Tourism In Britain 1700 1914 Vol 3 written by Susan Barton and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-16 with History categories.
The British led the way in holidaymaking. This four-volume primary resource collection brings together a diverse range of texts on the various forms of transport used by tourists, the destinations they visited, the role of entertainments and accommodation and how these affected the way that tourism evolved over two centuries. Volume 3: Seaside Holidays Over the course of the seventeenth century, medical writers and practitioners came to realise the health-giving properties of the seaside environment. By the early eighteenth century, this scientific interest was spreading to wealthy people in search of a rest cure. Bathing in the sea, drinking the waters and spending time in the bracing air became a widespread activity, and by the nineteenth century this had expanded thanks to extensive advertising and publicity about its beneficial effects. Specific forms of entertainment also developed, such as piers, aquaria, winter gardens and cinemas.