Burnham-on-sea
Burnham-on-Sea is a town in Somerset, positioned on the mouth of the River Parrett and Bridgewater Bay. Prior to the 18th century, Burnham was a small fishing village. Its growth started when it became a famous seaside resort during the Victorian time, at a time when seaside holidays were very popular. It is part of the parish of Burnham-on-Sea and Heybridge, and its town council is shared with Highbridge, a nearby market town. As recorded in the 2011 Census, the permanent resident population of the town was around 20,000. As a consequence of the town's positioning on the edge of the Somerset Levels and moors where they meet the Bristol Channel, Burnham's history is dominated by land reclamation and sea defences since the Roman era. On account of the town's position near the mouth of the River Parrett, there's a high danger to shipping in the location. Lighthouses are, as a result, important landmarks close to the town, with the original lighthouse, the Round Tower, constructed to take over from the light on the top of the fourteenth century town of St. Andrews Church used to lower the amount of shipwrecks. The High Lighthouse measures 34 metres, and 1 lighthouse is known as 'Lighthouse on Legs'. The building of a stone pier was completed in 1858 by the Somerset Central Railway. Soon after its establishment in 1860, a steam service to Wales started, though it failed to become a commercial success. A second steamer service, concrete pier, completed following 3 years of work in 1914, is generally known as the shortest pier in Britain. Despite its small size, the pier was shortlisted as being among the leading five piers in Britain. For all your property upgrades, be sure that you use reliable specialists in Burnham-on-Sea to ensure you get a top quality service at a great price.
