Monument record MDO29792 - Weymouth Pier Bandstand, Weymouth
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Summary
Weymouth Pier Bandstand is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947. It was built in 1939 and largely demolished in 1986. The façade was retained, with a view to restoration.
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Type and Period (5)
- BANDSTAND (Second World War to Late 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1986 AD)
- PLEASURE PIER (Second World War to Late 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1986 AD)
- AMUSEMENT ARCADE (Late 20th Century - 1970 AD to 1998 AD)
- RESTAURANT (Late 20th Century - 1970 AD to 1998 AD)
- SHOP (Late 20th Century - 1970 AD to 1998 AD)
Full Description
Weymouth Pier Bandstand was built to a length of 200 feet in 1939. The architect was V J Venning. It was a popular music venue seating 2400 people, although just 800 of these seats were undercover. In the 1970s, the Bandstand Pier provided amusements, a restaurant and a gift shop. It was demolished in spring 1986, since it had become too expensive to maintain, and only the entrance on the esplanade was retained. The facade to the block was due to be restored after 1998 with the original Art Deco features. <1>
Additional source. <2>
Weymouth Pier Bandstand is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947 <4>. It was built in 1939 and demolished in 1986. This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO19010 Monograph: Mickleburgh, Timothy J. 1998. Guide to British piers. 68.
- <2> SDO19011 Monograph: Mawson, C, and Riding, R. 2008. British Seaside Piers. 114.
- <3> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. BF112250.
- <4> SDO13082 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-AUG-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5129.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1457904.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6823 7980 (81m by 63m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 1457904
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 241
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1457904
Record last edited
Dec 12 2022 4:52PM