Our Weston Heritage

A series of Civic Society talks by top speakers to raise awareness of Weston’s unique heritage

Monday 12^th January 2026

The Birnbeck Regeneration Trust 

Birnbeck Regeneration Trust archivist Peter Lander recounts the history of the iconic Birnbeck Pier, or, as Peter more accurately describes it, the Birnbeck Bridge. Peter celebrates the heyday of this well-loved Weston monument.

Monday 9^th February 2026

Birnbeck Pier - The Way Forward

Lorna Clarke of North Somerset Council will tell us about the future of the island and the bridge and the progress towards achieving it.

Monday 9^th March 2026

RAF Locking

Simon Begent from Locking Heritage relates the history of RAF Locking and its importance during the Second World War. Now redeveloped for housing, its contribution to Weston's past must not be forgotten.

Monday 13^th April 2026

AGM and Annual Awards Evening

Our Annual General Meeting at 7pm, members only, followed at 7.30pm by our Annual Awards Evening where we recognise and celebrate excellence in Weston architecture.

Monday 11^th May 2026

The Shrubbery

John Crockford-Hawley tells a 200 year wonderfully illustrated story of Weston's most prestigious hillside estate.

Monday 8^th June 2026

To be announced

Monday 6^th July 2026

The Winterstoke Road Bridge

Octavius will give us an update on this major project.

To nominate a new development or an improvement for our Annual Awards please use the Contact Us page

 7.30 pm at Weston Museum, Burlington Street  BS23 1PR

£2 admission, free to members

Doors and cafe bar open at 7.00 pm.