A Blue Plaque for The Three Cups?

I visited Sarehole Mill recently and saw that a blue plaque by the entrance records Tolkien's connections with that interesting old building.

Isn't it about time that a similar plaque is placed outside The Three Cups to let the general public and visitors to Lyme Regis know what they are missing while this venerable hostelry is kept closed?

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A Pier Review for Seaside Heritage?

The BBC website magazine has posted an article today entitled Pier-ing into the future. Along with English Heritage's Seaside Resorts Project, there seems to be growing interest in the architectural heritage as an engine for economic development.

Consider this comment from English Heritage:

"At English Heritage, we firmly believe that the historic character of our seaside resorts can play a key role in their regeneration and renaissance. To this end, we are hosting a two-day conference in October 2007 to engender more understanding and appreciation of the history and architectural heritage of seaside towns, and to explore how their historic assets can contribute to the economy, quality of life and regeneration."

See their web page Seaside Heritage: Colourful Past, Bright Future for the context.

Regarding the BBC article, would anyone consider that The Cobb at Lyme Regis was the forerunner and inspiration for Britain's many seaside piers? It might be the subject of a Pier Review, anyway?

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