Birnbeck Pier: From Decay to Revival Sunday, September 21, 2025 birnbeck pier restoration victorian heritage weston-super-mare lottery fund coastal regeneration Birnbeck Pier, once a vibrant Victorian attraction, has stood abandoned and deteriorating for almost four decades. Located in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, this unique pier connects the mainland to Birnbeck Island—a small … Read More
Inside the Victoria Hotel: Burnham-on-Sea’s Victorian Pub with a Twist of Dad Jokes Saturday, August 16, 2025 victoria burnhamonsea pub victorian dadjokes foodreview starters history georgereed hospitality After a sun-soaked day on Burnham-on-Sea’s beach, the town offers an impressive choice of pubs to quench your thirst and satisfy your hunger. Within just a stone’s throw of the seafront, I counted five pubs, with many more … Read More
A Victorian Pub with a Twist: The Victoria Hotel’s Dad Jokes and Classic Charm Saturday, August 16, 2025 pubs burnham-on-sea victoriahotel dadjokes victorian history food starters hospitality humor After a sun-soaked day on the Burnham-on-Sea beach, the challenge isn’t just quenching your hunger—it’s choosing from the many local pubs nearby. Within steps of the seafront, I spotted no fewer than five, with many more … Read More
Ilfracombe: A Stunning Seaside Town Grappling with Housing, High Street Decline, and Anti-Social Challenges Thursday, August 14, 2025 ilfracombe devon seaside tourism housing victorian highstreet antisocial community regeneration Ilfracombe, a picturesque seaside town in North Devon, is renowned for its stunning beaches, scenic coastal paths, and iconic landmarks such as Damian Hirst’s Bronze Verity sculpture. On the surface, it thrives as a tourist … Read More
Ilfracombe: A Beautiful UK Seaside Town Struggling to Preserve Its Identity Thursday, August 14, 2025 ilfracombe devon seaside tourism housing highstreet community antisocialbehaviour victorian regeneration Ilfracombe, a picturesque coastal town in North Devon, is renowned for its stunning beaches, scenic South West coastal path, and vibrant harbour filled with shops, eateries, and the striking Bronze Verity sculpture by Damian … Read More
Seaside Pub with Friendly Ghost Cheers to Pub of the Year Nomination Tuesday, August 5, 2025 pub seaside ghost heritage victorian georgereed burnham ale community nomination Nestled along the picturesque coastline of Burnham-on-Sea, The Reeds Arms is celebrating its nomination as one of Somerset’s top 50 pubs in this year’s Pub of the Year Awards, following a public vote. This charming pub, … Read More