CAN anyone help Gemma Marsh, who has been in touch trying to find old photos of Brewers Quay at Hope Square, Weymouth when it was open?

Gemma's father, who passed away in 2018, used to be a security officer there and Gemma would love to see some old pictures.

Here in Looking Back, old pictures of the much loved attraction are a regular fixture and as a result of Gemma's request we thought we'd share some images of Brewers Quay.

Click above to see some old images of the much-missed Brewers Quay.

The former brewery building was popular with locals and holidaymakers alike for its emporium with dozens of traders selling antiques, collectables and vintage furniture.

There was also a pub, which later became a restaurant, a cafe, a Time Walk attraction and a museum there.

Many of you have special memories of Brewers Quay.

When asked what their favourite thing about it was, many of the members of our Facebook group We Grew Up in Weymouth and Portland decided it was the Time Walk attraction, which took visitors on a journey covering the town’s history and maritime connections from the 14th century onwards. It was told by the brewery cat, Miss Paws, and her eight feline ancestors!

Others had fond memories of the Excise House pub and the shops.

Alex Parker said: “I liked the science bit upstairs, the sweet shop and the Christmas decorations. You could get some real bargains in the sale.”

Denise Tarrier writes: “It was one of my favourite places to visit in Weymouth. There were a good variety of shops selling quality items.

"A science museum for families and a popular cafe and a popular pub with live music at the weekends."

Real ale lovers enjoyed Brewers Quay when the West Dorset Beer CAMRA Festival was held there.

Many of you have fond memories of the attraction at Christmas when it was beautifully decked out for the festive season.

It would be full of character and bursting with imaginative and original handmade gifts and the indoor shopping village set in the old brewery would be a 'must' on Victorian Shownight.

Joanne Adams said: “I loved having a wander round all of the little shops, especially leading up to Christmas, adored the candle shop and the sweetie shop."

On shownight people could enjoy the tradition of shopkeepers in Victorian costume, children singing carols in the glazed courtyard, craft demonstrations and try the tastings in the village stores.