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HMS Birnbeck Talk

Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1PR

  • 17 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Talk

North Somerset Council invites you to attend a free special event to hear about the history of HMS Birnbeck (name given to Birnbeck Pier during the Second World War).

Phil Curme, military historian, will be delivering a talk on this fascinating time in Birnbeck Pier's history.

During the Second World War the Birnbeck Pier site in Weston-super-Mare was taken over by the Admiralty and used as a secret base for weapons testing.
Relatively little has been known about this time, until recently. Phil's research into this part of the pier's history has been supported by the Birnbeck Pier project, through our social value arrangements with lead contractor for the bridge, Mackley.

The talk will take place at Weston Museum.

There are a limited number of tickets available, pre-booking is essential.

This talk is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The restoration of Birnbeck Pier has been made possible thanks to substantial funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, as well as other funders and supporters.

Timings

Thursday 17 September:
14:30 - 15:30

Location & directions

Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1PR

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Booking essential. Please book through the Eventbrite link.
Booking website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1997553102101

Additional information

Max number of people:
45

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