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Published:
August 29, 2006
New
history information points for Burnham-On-Sea's seafront
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Burnham's
new information points give information about a range of
local history:
1. When
did a great flood stretch from Bunham-On-Sea to Glastonbury
Tor?
2. When
did the First Lord of the Admiralty row a boat across Burnham's
Marine Lake?
3. How
high is the high lighthouse in Berrow Road?
4. Why
is there a sculpted masterpiece in Burnham's St Andrew's
Church?
Answers:
(1) 1607 (2) 16 May 1931 (3) 99ft (4) It was brought
to Burnham from Westminster Abbey in 1827.
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Walkers
along Burnham's seafront can now quite literally step back in
time following this week's launch of several new information points
which provide historical information about the town.
Six
new information points were officially unveiled by town councillor
Neville Jones and Burnham and Highbridge Regeneration Partnership
Chairman Mike Murphy, pictured above, on Monday.
"They
celebrate our town's heritage," said Cllr Jones. "Each
point provides background information about the town's colourful
history, including our lighthouses, life-saving services and local
wildlife."
"And
they also teach young people about important local history that
they wouldn't be told in school."
Cllr
Jones has led the project and written the content for each of
the points while Mr Murphy's group has provided the funding, along
with the town council and district council. Cindy Tee of the town's
tourist information centre has also been heavily involved in the
project.
Further
panels are set to be unveiled in Highbridge during the coming
months, giving further information about the area's history.
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