Weymouth Museum

30/08/2026

WEYMOUTH COLLEGE

No, not the recently renamed Coastland College but the one which existed on the site from 1865 to 1940, having been founded in 1863 on the site now known as the New Council Offices in Commercial Road.

It was a boys’ public school and a number of its former pupils became colonial administrators or Low Church Anglican clergymen. Among its better-known former pupils were Stuart Hibberd of the BBC and J. Meade Faulkner, author of Moonfleet.

It was in financial difficulties at the start of the Second World War and closed in 1940, with the boys transferring to Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Note the academically attired staff and pupils standing on Dorchester Road.

The Books of Remembrance and carved oak screen were transferred to the newly built St Aldhelm’s Church at Radipole.

After the war, it became a teacher training college, which closed in 1985 when it was subsumed into the Dorset Institute of Higher Education, later Bournemouth University. The site was then occupied by a tertiary college, and the main buildings shown here were converted into housing.

25/08/2026

⚽️ There’s still time to visit Weymouth Museum Pop Up’s fascinating exhibition celebrating the town’s rich footballing history.

Discover memorable matches, local legends, treasured memorabilia and supporters’ stories from across the decades.

📅 Running until 31 August
📍 Weymouth Museum Pop Up, St Thomas Street
🕙 Open 10am–2pm, Monday to Saturday

More details 👉 https://facebook.com/events/s/weymouth-football-exhibition/1016615727942209/

25/08/2026

WEYMOUTH FIRE STATION

Following a serious fire in 1934, Weymouth Corporation began to take its fire service responsibilities more seriously.

A nucleus of professional officers was established under the vigorous leadership of Frederick Wain, who moved from Exeter to become Chief Officer in 1936.

One of the first moves was to acquire a new Leyland fire engine, which arrived in 1936. The next step was to provide a new fire station, which opened in 1939 at a cost of approximately £16,000.

This view, taken from the rear, shows the building under construction.

The station was demolished in 2016 after the fire service relocated to a new purpose-built station in Radipole Lane. The site is now occupied by McCarthy Stone’s Harbour View flats.

22/08/2026

Looking to amuse the children in the next week?
How about walk round Weymouth, answer a few questions and be in the draw for a £25 Amazon voucher?
Pop into Weymouth Popup museum in St Thomas St opposite Tesco’s and pick up your map and questions for just £1 ….

08/08/2026

The next series of Teas and Talks is now live! Please see our events. Tickets can be booked at www.ticketsource.co.ukweymouthmuseum
All talks are at the Centenary club again and begin at 2.30pm with doors open at 2pm

Our next series of Teas and Talks begins on 28th September. List of talks below. Events will be set up shortly…..watch this space 👀!

04/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended today’s information session. It was lovely to meet you all and to hear some of your ideas about our plans for the new museum. We look forward to meeting more of you on Thursday at 6.30pm at the popup museum! Thank you all!

03/08/2026

WEYMOUTH TOWN BRIDGE

In 1928 the old Town Bridge was demolished and a replacement opened in 1930 which still exists today.

In the interim period a temporary footbridge was erected and this photograph shows it with a section raised to allow the passage of ships.

31/07/2026

Further to our recent good news, we are pleased to offer two information sessions - 4th August 2.30pm and 6th August 6.30pm at the Popup museum 39b St Thomas St
Please comment below if you intend to come ( and please state which one!)

PLANS to move Weymouth Museum back to its original home have taken a step forward as it seeks a grant of more than £2 million.

31/07/2026

Our next series of Teas and Talks begins on 28th September. List of talks below. Events will be set up shortly…..watch this space 👀!

30/07/2026

ELECTRIC HOUSE, WESTHAM ROAD

Electricity came to Weymouth in 1904, introduced by the Borough Council and celebrated with a banquet at the Hotel Burdon, now the Prince Regent.

AC generators were installed in the 1920s, and electricity showrooms opened in 1933. Electricity was nationalised in 1948. In 1966, the DC current was switched off and the power station in Stavordale Road ceased operating, with electricity thereafter being supplied from Poole Power Station.

The only tangible reminder of this chapter in Weymouth’s history is the impressive former electricity showroom on Westham Road, which today operates as a convenience store. The Electra Hotel was built at the same time.