Situated on Weymouth Esplanade, you’ll find an exquisite row of large Georgian buildings in the form of terraces. Most of these were built in the region of 1770 to 1855 and were operated by wealthy business men. Today, these buildings serve as hotels and guesthouses with a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants.
The picturesque shoreline of Weymouth beach makes the town extremely attractive, which is why King George III visited fourteen times between 1789 and 1805. To commemorate the King, a statue was originally built in 1809 to mark his 50th year on the throne, though the statue has been renovated in recent years.
The glorious beach has been an attraction for many over the years. By comparing the 1950’s with 2022 it reveals some differences to the present day. Can you spot them?
1950’s
2022
Towards the Pier Banstand which seperates Weymouth Beach from Greenhill, two memorials pay respect and stand in memory of American servicemen who passed through Weymouth and Portland to get to Normandy in the D-Day landings (D-Day Port Memorial), and local citizens who lost their lives World War I and World War II.
One of the most famous attractions in Weymouth is the Jubilee Clock, overlooking the beach and esplanade. Erected in 1887, the clock still serves its purpose today and adds another beautiful landmark to Weymouth.
Weymouth beach has been a favourite holiday destination for over with 100 years, with ice creams and donkey rides lying at the heart of the beach; the ice creams huts and donkey rides are still widely enjoyed by visitors today. Some things never change.
For those who are interested in going back further and the geology of the area
Penny Lane
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