**
|
Weston-super-Mare, also known as Weston, is a seaside town in the western county of Somerset. It is located on the north Somerset coast in a sandy bay of the Bristol Channel 18 miles south west of Bristol between Worlebury Hill and Bleadon. It is one of the original 19th century British seaside resorts and Steeped with tons of Victorian history. The oceanfront resort offers sandy beaches, wonderful views of the North Somerset coastline, and many indoor and outdoor activities. The greatest attraction of course is a long stretches of fantastic sandy beach. There is sailing, Jet Skiing and fishing. The center piece is the Grand Pier which fronts the promenade. There is a huge game arccade. Children will enjoy the SeaQuarium. Close by is Wells Cathedral built 1175-1490 and has been described as 'the most poetic' of the English Cathedrals. It is the earliest English Cathedral built in the Gothic style. An English reader remembers his family caravan trips to the seaside during the 1960s. Weston-Super-Mare was one of several beaches Bill remembers staying at.
Navigate the Boys' Historical Clothing Web Site:
[Return to the Main English seaside resort towss page]
[Return to the Main English seaside resorts page]
[Return to the Main Bill holiday page]
[Introduction]
[Activities]
[Biographies]
[Catalogs]
[Chronology]
[Clothing styles]
[Countries]
[Girls]
[Literary]
[Bibliographies]
[Contributions]
[FAQs]
[Glossaries]
[Images]
[Links]
[Registration]
[Tools]
[Boys' Clothing Home]
Navigate the Boys' Historical Clothing Web Site:
[Sailor suits]
[Sailor hats]
[Buster Brown suits]
[Eton suits]
[Rompers]
[Tunics]
[Smocks]
[Pinafores]