Weston super Mare 1568-1937

1) What was found on Worle Hill?

Jan 1, 1568

Answer: Calamine
Calamine

2) Weston manor and estate was bought by whom?

Jan 1, 1696

Answer: John Pigott of Brockley
John Pigott

3) The Old Thatched Cottage was built as a seaside home for whom?

Jan 1, 1774

Answer: The Reverend Leeves of Wrington

4) Weston's first what opened?

Jan 1, 1810

Answer: Hotel

5) What was completed this year?

Jan 1, 1815

Answer: Weston Enclosure Award

6) Visitors to Weston were helped by the first Weston what?

Jan 1, 1822

Answer: Guide book

7) Who purchased Knightstone during September 1830?

Sep 1, 1830

Answer: Dr Edward Long Fox

8) The railway first arrived in Weston in 1841. When was the present station built?

Jan 1, 1841

Answer: 1884

9) Birnbeck Pier was completed in 1867. When did the Grand Pier first open?

Jan 1, 1867

Answer: 1904

10) During the First World War, 80% of Weston's 'something' was taken for military use. What?

Jan 1, 1914

Answer: Weston Wood's trees.
Weston Woods

11) What opened in 1927?

Jan 1, 1927

Answer: The Winter Gardens and Pavilion

12) Weston Airfield was officially opened in June 1936. When had its construction started?

Jun 1, 1936

Answer: February 1936

13) Who became Weston's first mayor?

Dec 31, 1937

Answer: Henry Butt
Henry Butt