Ep 2 Life on Weston high street with retailer Sam Walker, Owner of family run department store Walker & Ling

Walker & Ling is a stalwart of Weston High Street with a fascinating history.
Run by the Walker family for 115 years, its rich heritage has seen the department store survive being bombed in WW2, undergo a major facelift as part of Historic England and North Somerset Heritage Action Zone investment and welcome great brands while retaining a sense of homely nostalgia.

Owner Sam Walker spoke to us about:

• The store’s heritage and challenging times
• What drew him to take over the reins of the family business
• How he juggles the store's heritage with modern shopping expectations
• The Shopfront Enhancement Scheme - part of the Heritage Action Zone delivered by Historic England and North Somerset Council to reinvigorate the high street
• His involvement in other organisations in the town, including Weston Hospice Care
• His favourite things to do in Weston-super-Mare
• What he would like to see for the town's future

For a full summary of the conversation click here.

You can find more about Walker & Ling here.
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To find out more about  Weston Town Centre, including vacant units and other retail business enquiries contact Weston BID, or North Somerset Council Economy Support Services.

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Huge thanks to our host Becky Walsh and our voiceover artist Matt Hardy