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Pier Bandstand at Weymouth in Dorset is due for demolition, Sunday 4th May 1986

Pier Bandstand at Weymouth in Dorset is due for demolition, Sunday 4th May 1986


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Pier Bandstand at Weymouth in Dorset is due for demolition, Sunday 4th May 1986

Pier Bandstand at Weymouth in Dorset is due for demolition, Sunday 4th May 1986.
The Art Deco Pier Bandstand was built in 1938-39, but with Weymouth & Portland Borough Council facing 300, 000 pounds in repair costs, the cheaper alternative of demolishing the bandstand was approved for a cost of 0, 000.
A national competition was launched to find the individual who would press the button to demolish it, which was won by two schoolgirls from Birmingham.Pier Bandstand at Weymouth in Dorset is due for demolition, Sunday 4th May 1986.
The Art Deco Pier Bandstand was built in 1938-39, but with Weymouth & Portland Borough Council facing 300, 000 pounds in repair costs, the cheaper alternative of demolishing the bandstand was approved for a cost of 0, 000.
A national competition was launched to find the individual who would press the button to demolish it, which was won by two schoolgirls from Birmingham

Harry Prosser
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Weymouth
Dorset
England
86 2376

Media ID 21855813

© Mirrorpix

Audience Dorset Large Group Of People Southern England Spectators Weymouth 1986


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This print captures the historic Pier Bandstand at Weymouth in Dorset, just moments before its scheduled demolition on Sunday 4th May 1986. The Art Deco structure, built between 1938 and 1939, had become a beloved landmark for locals and visitors alike. However, faced with an overwhelming repair cost of £300,000, the Weymouth & Portland Borough Council reluctantly approved its demolition as a more affordable alternative. In an intriguing twist to this tale of farewell, a national competition was launched to determine who would have the honor of pressing the button that would bring down this iconic bandstand. Surprisingly enough, two schoolgirls from Birmingham emerged victorious in this unique contest. Their excitement and anticipation must have been palpable as they prepared to witness history unfold before their very eyes. Harry Prosser's expertly captured photograph freezes this poignant moment in time forever. It serves as a reminder not only of the architectural beauty that once graced Weymouth's pier but also of the difficult decisions local authorities face when preserving historical landmarks becomes financially unfeasible. As we gaze upon this image today, let us reflect on the significance of our cultural heritage and appreciate those individuals who work tirelessly to preserve it for future generations.

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