SIX more custom ceramic paving slabs have been installed across Weymouth in a further effort to highlight the historical landmarks in the town.
Following the new additions, the town now boasts 18 different slabs which act as a way for locals and visitors alike to explore and learn about the town.
The slabs offer facts about the historical landmarks and help to showcase Weymouth’s rich and varied history.
The new designs see the existing slab trail extend as far as Bowleaze Cove in the Preston area of the town, showcasing the Roman Temple, Stone Pier, Hope Square and the Pier Bandstand.
The slabs have been designed by Ned Heywood of Heritage Ceramics, and the artwork and text accompanying the attractions have been supplied by Weymouth Musuem's local history centre.
We are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), has supported the new installation.
Dawn Rondeau, Chief Operations Officer at We Are Weymouth said: "We are over the moon to announce that our Heritage Trail has now been extended to 18 slabs, what a way to explore the town and learn about Weymouth’s rich and varied past!
"We’ve had excellent feedback from visitors and locals about the slabs and the trail, with renewed interest in the town’s incredible history.
"This is an important long-term legacy for the town, celebrating its historical past for generations to come. We look forward to future installations."
The full list of 18 paving slabs:
The Tudor House - Trinity Street
Holy Trinity Church - by the Chapelhay Steps
Old Town Hall - High West Street
Ralph Allen’s House - Trinity Road
St Mary’s Church - Town Centre
Custom House - Custom House Quay
Town Pump & Old Rooms – Outside the Old Rooms
The Town Bridge – near the Rendezvous
The Maiden Street Cannonball – opposite the cannonball
D-Day Embarkation – by the Ferry Steps on Custom House Quay
The Esplanade - on the promenade near Alexandra Gardens
The Royal Dipping – on the promenade near the King’s Statue
The Roman Temple - Bowleaze Cove
Nothe Fort - on the Stone Pier looking up at the Fort
Hope Square - Outside of Pilgrim House
The Black Death - outside Quayside on Custom House Quay
The Royal Hotel - on the Esplanade opposite the hotel
The Pier Bandstand - Brunswick Terrace
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