Burnham heritage group unveils new leaflets to promote townâs ârich historyâ
A series of new heritage trail leaflets have been launched in Burnham-On-Sea this week to bring the town’s history to life.
Burnham-On-Sea Heritage Group has published the free leaflets, supported by Burnham and Highbridge Town Council, featuring images of prominent landmarks and buildings, comparing how they looked in the past compared to today, accompanied by their history.
The first leaflet focuses on the history of The Esplanade and beach, featuring the old Marine Lake, beach paddling pool, seafront shelters, Queens Hotel, Customs House, St Andrew’s Church, Round Tower, Marine Cove, Pavilion and Royal Clarence Hotel.
Large navigation buoy washes up on Burnham-On-Sea beach
Beach walkers were surprised to find a large buoy washed up on the high tide in Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday (January 12th).
The large yellow navigation buoy washed up on the beach in front of Marine Cove gardens, as pictured here.
The Deputy Harbour Master for the Port of Bridgwater says: “It’s a Sailing Club racing mark, either from Stert or Maddock’s Slade. It would appear to be a failure of a chain link or shackle.”
“The buoy and chain have been moved off the beach and temporarily sit on the top concrete foreshore steps close to the day mark of the leading line for the Port of Bridgwater. The club have been made aware and will retrieve from the current location.”