#160597 By Sidders - Thu Dec 09, 2004 3:08 am - Thu Dec 09, 2004 3:08 am #160597 They mentioned on Bargain Hunt the other day that people have begun pronouncing Bes-ick Bes-wick. Other places with silent w's include Bos'orth, Bed'orth, Bag'orth and 'Ankerton.