Facts about Weymouth you may not know

Here, we explore just a few of the many interesting points of the coastal resort’s past.

How many of these fascinating facts did you know?

1. The Jubilee Clock

The seafront clock was a gift from Sir Henry Edwards MP to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887.

2. St Mary's Church clock

This town centre clock in St Mary Street was installed in 1894 and strikes every half hour.

3. St John's Church

The prominent steeple of this church at Greenhill can be seen from all around Weymouth. The church opened in 1854.

4. Holy Trinity Church

The church on the Town Bridge dates back to 1836. Watch for its topical posters!

5. Pier Bandstand

The original bandstand opened in 1939. Because of erosion, the main structure was removed in 1986.

6. The Town Bridge

This bridge opens regularly throughout each day and is an attraction in itself. Rebuilt in 1929, it was opened first in 1930.

7. King's Statue

A photograph of the 1880s showing how the King’s Statue was largely ignored and even used to prop posters against

The seafront statue of George lll was erected in 1810 commemorating the 50th year of his reign.

8. Weymouth College

Junior School at Weymouth College, 1910

This was founded in 1863, and originally controlled by the Evangelical Church Schools.