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Originally a small fishing village but because of its rapid growth over the past 100 years it is now one of the principle seaside resorts on the West Coast.

The name Weston is made up of two Old English or Saxon words meaning the west tun or settlement. Because there are several places called Weston in Somerset descriptions were added to tell them apart. What is unusual about Weston-super-Mare is that the descriptive part of its name has remained in Medieval Latin. Super (with small s) means on or above, and mare is Latin for sea.

The first guidebook for visitors to Weston super mare was written in 1822. It paints a vivid portrait of the village at that time. The population was 735. There was one hotel, two inns and a number of lodging houses, which catered for visitors. There was a Methodist chapel, in addition to the parish church and a post office.

The Grand pier of which construction began November 1903 and was opened 1906 is 6,600ft (20000m) long. The pier was completely destroyed by fire on the 13th January 1930; it was reopened in 1933 with a larger funfair.

Weston super mare has all the features or a typical English seaside town. Its good beaches, piers, its many attractive parks and gardens attract holidaymakers. Weston-super-mare has a two-mile marine parade and golf course, and a Model village.

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