THE NEW FRONT

This February, we are reinstating the original facade of the store.

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In June 1942, a 500lb oil bomb burnt most of the north end of the high street to the ground. Over 10 years, Walker & Ling was rebuilt and reinstated. The design, officially opened in 1952, was a very 'modern' building, in the architectural style of the day. It featured a mosaic of blue/green tiles, a walk-in 'vitrine' style window, and brass lettering over the doors.

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This year, we are thrilled to be reinstating this authentic style, in collaboration with North Somerset Council and Historic England.

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Updates of the project will be posted to this page.

How the front is expected to look