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Weston Bar in about 1957
published by Pat Hase on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 17:49

Not really Family History but I have received this query about a Bar in Weston - possibly called Rockside Bar. Can anyone help?

"When visiting Weston-super-Mare in about 1957 there was a bar selling Watneys Red Barrel, it had one wall that was a stone wall with plants and water present. I think it may have been part of the Royal Pier Hotel. It was entered from the promenade at sea level. I have been trying to find out about it for a while. Rockside Bar seems to stick in my memory, please can you help."

Obviously this bar played a part in the memories of the enquirer - does anyone recognise the bar?

Comments ..

Submitted by on Sat, 17/11/2018 - 11:12

Hi There

Ive just been talking to Weston's local historian & he has some information that may well help you so I wonder if you can get in touch with him please - Brian likes requests made to him to be in writing by post so here is his name & address
Mr Brian Austin
11 Alma Street
Weston-Super-Mare
North Somerset
BS23 1RB

All the very best

Phil

ps please don't forget to enclose a SAE as this will go a long way with Brian

Submitted by on Sat, 08/12/2018 - 14:53

Hi There

I just wondered if what Brian knew had been of help to you

All the very best

Phil

Submitted by on Thu, 13/12/2018 - 10:51

Hi Pat

You must think me a bit slow but I've only just realised that this query was published by you & in the replies I made I thought it was just as if you were someone asking for help from the FHS not one of the best researchers that I've ever met.

I honestly hope that all is going very well for you

All the very best

Phil

ps I'm in Worcestershire for a few weeks if you have any look ups that need doing here within reason