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  Clevedon Pier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clevedon Pier is a seaside pier in the town of Clevedon, on the English side of the estuary of the river Severn.
On October 17, 1970, the final span of the pier collapsed during stress testing, where long polythene tanks resting on the pier were filled with water, to create a pressure of 50 pounds per square foot (2.4 kPa).
The pier was dismantled and restored in Portishead dock.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Clevedon_Pier   (442 words)

  
 Clevedon
Clevedon was mentioned in the Domesday book (1086) as being a holding of a tenant in chief by the name of Mathew of Mortaigne, and was listed at that time as having eight villagers, and ten smallholders.
Clevedon is now part of the North Somerset unitary authority, having formerly been part of Somerset, and between 1974 and 1996 the county of Avon.
Clevedon Community School is a large secondary comprehensive school serving the whole town and the surrounding rural areas, and there are several primary schools in the town.
www.globalguide.org /index.html?id=103351   (979 words)

  
 Clevedon Pier (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Clevedon was originally a rural community but with the arrival of the railway in 1847, and the town's close proximity to the industrial ports of South Wales and Bristol, its popularity as a resort was soon realised.
The Clevedon Pier Company was formed in the early 1860s and in 1863 the necessary act of Parliament was obtained to allow the construction of a pier to commence.
In 1891 the pier was donated to the local council, and the pier-head was reconstructed together with a new cast iron, pagoda-style pavilion.
www.theheritagetrail.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /piers/clevedon%20pier.htm   (782 words)

  
 BBC - Bristol - Coast - Clevedon Pier
Built in 1869 for £10,000, Clevedon Pier was constucted from 370 tonnes of wrought iron.
The arrival of the railway in Clevedon from Yatton in 1847 is though to have been one of the influences on the small seaside town to build a pier.
The structure is said be one of the finest surviving Victorian piers in the country and was designed to be both elegant and functional.
www.bbc.co.uk /bristol/content/articles/2005/06/20/pier_feature.shtml   (421 words)

  
 EASTBOURNE PIER AND CAMERA OBSCURA, EASTBOURNE SUSSEX DOWNS, ENGLAND, PIERS AND PIER HISTORY, PICTURES AND LINKS
In 1912, the kiosks at the entrance to the pier were enhanced by the building of new entrances, these in turn were demolished in 1951 and replaced by new buildings.
Piers were designed to be as individual as the character of the particular resort where they were placed, but the primary function of most of them was to provide an area for 'promenading' or 'taking the air'.
The framework of many piers show incredible engineering skills, and this was coupled with a certain panache that the 19th century entreprenurs had for embellishing and ornamenting the structures.
www.solarnavigator.net /geography/eastbourne_pier.htm   (2774 words)

  
 The Clevedon Pier and Heritage Trust - Hire the Pier
Anyone interested in using the pier for their wedding celebrations should contact Linda Strong, Pier Manager, on 01275 878846 or via enquiries@clevedonpier.com to discuss the various options that are available.
Anyone interested in using the pier for any filming should contact Linda Strong, Pier Manager, on 01275 878846 to discuss the various options that are available.
If you have a loved one that always found Clevedon Pier to have a special place in their heart, the pier can be used to hold a Scattering Service in their memory or to scatter ashes from the end of the pier by prior arrangement.
www.clevedonpier.com /hire.htm   (476 words)

  
 Clevedon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clevedon Court lies at the other end of the town, close to the road to Bristol.
Since the early eighteenth century the house has been owned by the Elton family, who were responsible for much building work on the house and many improvements in the town, and although the house itself is now owned by the National Trust, the associated estates are still owned by the Elton family.
Clevedon seafront is extremely windswept, as witnessed by this tree.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Clevedon   (854 words)

  
 UK Firework Review - Fireworks heaven! Clevedon 2001 firework display
Clevedon on the Bristol Channel coast provided a majestic venue for this display, with Firemagic choosing nothing less than the pier itself as their pyro-stage.
The pier itself partially collapsed in 1970 and although rebuilt must have provided quite a challenge to the firing team.
This not only caused the racks to bounce down the pier but we had to be careful that we didn't set up a resonance effect that could cause the structure to collapse.
www.firework-review.org.uk /clevedon2001.htm   (1241 words)

  
 The Pier
In 1867 the Clevedon Pier Company was formed and work started on building the pier.
In 1985 the pier was taken apart and taken to Portishead, but it was partially re-opened when it was rebuilt.
1970: 2 spans of the pier collapsed in to the sea.
website.lineone.net /~clevedoncivicsociety/pier.htm   (235 words)

  
 Clevedon, North Somerset   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Clevedon is a town of some 23,000 people, on the coast of the Bristol Channel (Severn Estuary) in the West of England.
Clevedon is part of the Unitary Authority of North Somerset, which has its headquarters in nearby Weston-Super-Mare, but the nearest major city is the City and County of Bristol (see map above).
Amongst the visitors to Clevedon were many now famous authors and poets, amongst them Charles Lamb, William Thackeray, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Alfred, Lord Tennyson, whose poem 'In Memoriam' refers to St. Andrew's Chruch in the west of the town.
www.jeff-eastmond.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /clevedon.html   (342 words)

  
 Clevedon
Clevedon Pier and the Toll House: As early as 1829, plans were put forward for the building of the elegantly designed Pier in Clevedon.
Clevedon Pier is the first pier built on mathematical principles to cope with the second highest rise of tide in the world.
The Pier also has the distinction of being opened three times; when newly built in 1869; with a new Pier head in 1894; and in 1989 after 20 years of dereliction.
www.clevedon.gov.uk /clevedon.html   (856 words)

  
 Hotels in Clevedon Somerset accommodation - Clevedon hotels accommodation in Somerset UK
Clevedon became a very popular Victorian seaside resort and has many fine examples of architecture from that era, including the pier.
Clevedon pier suffered a period of decay from 1970 until 1989 when it was restored and re opened to the public.
The pier, 1½ miles long, was intended to serve two purposes: for shipping at all tides at the far end and for entertainment near the shore.
www.kayukay.co.uk /clevedonhotels.html   (686 words)

  
 The Clevedon Pier and Heritage Trust
The legendary Waverley paddle steamer and her sister ship the MV Balmoral call at the pier during the summer.
Clevedon Pier is fun for all the family and makes an ideal outing.
The pier is ideal for all kinds of celebrations, more..
www.clevedonpier.com   (291 words)

  
 Clevedon in general - Destinations National Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
Clevedon is a small seaside resort on the Bristol Channel about 15 miles west of Bristol.
Several years ago the pier was being load tested for safety when, ironically, it collapsed under the strain.
For a small fee you can walk along the pier and it is also worth going upstairs in the pier?s shop, where there is always a display of...
www.dooyoo.co.uk /destinations-national/clevedon-in-general   (222 words)

  
 Osborne Mews, Clevedon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Clevedon Court now stands as England’s oldest occupied manor house, and is run by The National Trust.
Much of the town’s architecture is Victorian, including Clevedon Pier, which is deemed one of the finest examples in the country.
Clevedon is well situated to take advantage of all that the region has to offer, including Bristol with its fantastic shops, social scene, football and rugby teams as well as its zoo, gardens, suspension bridge, SS Great Britain and hi-tech attraction ‘At-Bristol’.
www.lindenhomes.co.uk /lndn2/developments/western/osborne/local.htm   (739 words)

  
 Parish of Wraxall with Failand - Roseys Letter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
We decided, on a ‘day-off’ trip to Clevedon, to go on to the pier, and I was fascinated to discover those hundreds of little brass plaques all the way along which celebrate the memories of individuals or of special occasions.
Clevedon pier is a special place because of all the memories that are enshrined there.
But if we don’t remember, if no-one remembers, the millions who are swept away, we can be assured that they are remembered by the one who gave them life, and who continues to hold them in his love even after death.
www.wraxallwithfailand.org.uk /letter.php?letterid=32   (675 words)

  
 Clevedon web sites & information - Clevedon Somerset England BS21 - Clevedon UK
Clevedon Lawn Tennis Club is situated in North Somerset just five minutes drive from the M5, junction 20...
Introduction Clevedon is a town of some 23,000 people, on the coast of the Bristol Channel (Severn Estuary) in the West of England.
Clevedon Pier is situated in the Victorian seaside town of Clevedon, North Somerset.
www.dotukdirectory.co.uk /d142605.html   (254 words)

  
 Somerset Coast & Country: About the Area - Clevedon
The restored Grade II listed pier dates from 1869 and is recognised as one of the finest in the country.
From sailing on the seafront to tennis at the Salthouse Fields, there is something to suit all ages and abilities.
Or, if you would rather leave sport to the experts, why not visit some of Clevedon's many specialist shops such as the delightful Craft Centre which is housed in a 17th century farm building.
www.somersetcoast.com /about/clevedon.asp   (253 words)

  
 CLEVEDON   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The landscape of the countryside, coast and the seven hills around which Clevedon was built, enhances the timeless quality of the town, preserving an atmosphere of tranquil peace and a sense of being untouched by the outside World.
The romantic associations of Clevedon are reflected in its evocative place names:- Lovers Walk which leads to Ladye Bay: The beautiful Poets Walk along the cliff to Wains Hill, the ancient weathered pines, arbutus,yew,holly,sweet chesnut and ilex oak that dress the town are reminders of a more gracious era.
Clevedon is set in some of the loveliest scenery in the South West.
www.btinternet.com /~geoff_gardner/clevedon.html   (329 words)

  
 Clevedon Pier 30th Nov.1998
Tony V came over to my place for around 5.30am, so that we could be at Clevedon for around 8am for the annual IAC fish-in.....
We were allowed onto the pier just before 9am, and paid our toll of £3.50 per rod in the shop next to the entrance....
The strong tidal flow is not a problem (assuming you take 170g grip weights), as the pier cuts across it at 90 degrees....
web.ukonline.co.uk /aquarium/diary/clevedon/clevedon30thnov1998.html   (864 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | England | Pier faces uncertain future
Measures to secure funding for Clevedon Pier in North Somerset have been admitted a failure.
A special executive was recently appointed to raise money for the pier, but has now been made redundant as there were too few business opportunities.
The pier was built in 1869 using surplus rails from Brunel¿s Great Western Railway.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/2908797.stm   (197 words)

  
 HELP TO FUND THE REBUILDING OF HERNE BAY PIER
The original pier at Herne Bay was not only one of the earliest piers to be built, but was also by far the longest of its time.
In 1870 the pier was finally demolished and its useful remains, sold for scrap.
Resulting from storm damage in 1953, the re-opened pier finally closed in 1968 when it was found to be in a dangerous state.
www.hernebaypier.freeserve.co.uk   (856 words)

  
 Kenn Pier Stables   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Kenn Pier Stables was one of the first livery stables to gain official British Horse Society approval.
The farm is situated within easy access of Bristol and the M5 motorway, and is located next to the Hand Equestrian Centre which holds a full programme of equestrian events for all standards of horse and rider.
Kenn Pier Stables prides itself on being a friendly and relaxed yard, with a professional atmosphere.
www.kpstables.co.uk   (206 words)

  
 Latest West Pier Trust News
Her present state is a result of over-cautious public bodies (not the Council), determined opposition from the owners of the Palace Pier, the pink tape of lawyers, the arson of gangsters, and the failure of the Trust to overcome these difficulties.
The idea of a new 21st century pier is attractive, and I would support it as a third pier, but it is irrelevant to the need to restore the West Pier.
The seabased pier had to be abandoned two years ago when in became uninsurable; we deeply regret the delay in action over those years but they have been caused by third parties outside the control of the Trust.
www.westpier.co.uk /nonflash/news.php   (4632 words)

  
 Clevedon Pier Photo Gallery by Geoff Delderfield at pbase.com
Clevedon Pier represents one of the finest surviving Victorian piers in the country, not only retaining its simple uncluttered decks, but displaying a degree of elegance not found in any other pier in Britain.
Having used the pier to board the MV Balmoral, your photographs are truly memorable..
They are excellent shots, the symmetry of the pier is very appealing.
www.pbase.com /britishbeef/clevedon_pier   (229 words)

  
 Memclubsbits
CLEVEDON PIER SEA ANGLING CLUB, was formed in 1989, soon after the pier was re-
Members are not confined to the pier for their angling activities.
is one whole lot of water coming under the pier at the highest stages of the tide.
www.bcfsa.net /Memclubsbits.html   (1061 words)

  
 Clevedon pier 3rd April 2005 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
I remember as a kid driving up to see her at weekends with my Dad, we would go to the beach, run around, slip up in the mud and play in the old arcades and go on the little train that runs around the green area.
I don't know whether these things are still there, but as I remember it the pier was destroyed and you could only see the end timbers sticking up out of the sea.
Yes, you're not mistaken, Self-D, it is the same Clevedon Pier.
www.flickr.com /photos/knautia/8314867   (376 words)

  
 Stock photography: Clevedon pier, Somerset, Bristol Channel coast
Completed in 1869, Clevedon's Victorian pier is regarded as one of the finest surviving examples of this type of architecture.
The pier features unusually slender supports to minimize its resistance to the immense and powerful tidal flow of the Bristol Channel.
Structural degradation brought Clevedon pier close to demolition in the 1970s, but it has recently undergone full restoration and is now a protected heritage site.
www.westernaspect.com /stock_photo_page_64.htm   (193 words)

  
 BBC - Bristol - Coast - Clevedon Walk
Nestling between Portishead and Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon is a thriving seaside town home to some 23,000 people.
Its jewel is the Grade 1 listed pier, the only intact one in the UK.
Points of interest: The Triangle, Pier, Curzon cinema, Marine Lake, Bristol Channel views, bandstand, Wain's Hill, St Andrew's church.
www.bbc.co.uk /bristol/content/articles/2005/07/20/clevedon_walk.shtml   (180 words)

  
 BRIGHTON SUSSEX SEASIDE RESORT ENGLAND | WEST PIER COLLAPSE AND FIRE
One of the two piers is (was) a dilapidated Victorian confection closed off to all but the most daring starlings and seagulls; the other pier, with its arcade games, carnival rides and greasy food stalls, is a veritable emporium of all things loud, cheap and tacky.
The Palace Pier, was renamed Brighton Pier in the hopes that everyone would forget Brighton actually has two piers and that this one is not the nicer of the two.
The Chain Pier survived the construction of the West Pier, but a condition for permission to build the Palace Pier was that the builders would dismantle the oldest pier.
www.solarnavigator.net /geography/brighton.htm   (3160 words)

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