Pier Bandstand at Weymouth in Dorset is due for demolition, Sunday 4th May 1986

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Pier Bandstand at Weymouth in Dorset is due for demolition, Sunday 4th May 1986

Pier Bandstand at Weymouth in Dorset is due for demolition, Sunday 4th May 1986.
The Art Deco Pier Bandstand was built in 1938-39, but with Weymouth & Portland Borough Council facing 300, 000 pounds in repair costs, the cheaper alternative of demolishing the bandstand was approved for a cost of 0, 000.
A national competition was launched to find the individual who would press the button to demolish it, which was won by two schoolgirls from Birmingham.Pier Bandstand at Weymouth in Dorset is due for demolition, Sunday 4th May 1986.
The Art Deco Pier Bandstand was built in 1938-39, but with Weymouth & Portland Borough Council facing 300, 000 pounds in repair costs, the cheaper alternative of demolishing the bandstand was approved for a cost of 0, 000.
A national competition was launched to find the individual who would press the button to demolish it, which was won by two schoolgirls from Birmingham. © Mirrorpix

Harry Prosser
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Weymouth
Dorset
England
86 2376

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Dorset Southern England Weymouth 1986