 The pier at mid-tide from Clevedon seafront |
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| Type | Victorian Pleasure Pier |
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| Carries | pedestrians |
| Spans | estuary of the River Severn |
| Locale | Somerset, England |
| Design | John William Grover & Richard Ward |
| Owner | Clevedon Pier and Heritage Trust Charity |
| Longest span | eight 100 ft arched spans |
| Total length | 312 metres |
| Opening date | 1869 |
| Toll | Adults £1. For other rivers named "Severn" see Severn River. The River Severn ( Welsh: Afon Hafren, Latin Somerset ( or) is a county in south west England The County town is Taunton, which is in the south of the county England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland 50, Concessions £1. 00, Children £0. 75 |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
Clevedon Pier is a seaside pier in the town of Clevedon, on the English side of the mouth of the River Severn and the Bristol Channel. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. A pier is a raised Walkway over water supported by widely spread Piles or pillars. Clevedon is a town in North Somerset, England.The name derives from the Saxon, 'Cleve' meaning Cleave or Cleft and 'don' meaning hill the town being England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland For other rivers named "Severn" see Severn River. The River Severn ( Welsh: Afon Hafren, Latin The Bristol Channel ( Môr Hafren) is a major inlet in the island of Great Britain, separating South Wales from Devon and Somerset
The landing stage at the end of the pier is occasionally used by ships, notably the Waverley and her sister ship, the Balmoral, and is a popular spot for angling. History The Waverley was built in 1946 as a replacement for an earlier PS Waverley of 1899 that took part in the WW II war effort as a minesweeper The Motor Vessel Balmoral was built by J I Thornycroft at Woolston Southampton in 1949 commissioned by the Southampton Isle of Wight & South of England Royal Mail Steam Packet Co Ltd Angling is a method of Fishing by means of an "angle" ( hook) There is a cafe at the pierhead, and a shop selling souvenirs at the toll house. The upper floor of the toll house is occasionally used for art exhibitions. The pier is open every day of the year (except Christmas Day).
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History
Opened in 1869, it is partially constructed from Isambard Kingdom Brunel's second-hand railway lines, and is 225 metres (738 ft) long and 14. Year 1869 ( MDCCCLXIX) is a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Isambard Kingdom Brunel, FRS (9 April 1806 &ndash 15 September 1859 (ˈɪzəmbɑrd ˈkɪŋdəm brʊˈnɛl was a British Engineer. 5 metres (48 ft) tall. The tidal range at this part of the estuary can be up to 14 metres (46 ft) and the landing stage at the end of the pier has several levels to allow boats to dock at all stages of the tide. The Toll House on the pier and adjacent Royal Pier Hotel were both designed by local architect Hans Price. Hans Price (1835 - 1912 was the Architect responsible for much of the development of Weston-super-Mare, in North Somerset, England, during the
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 p. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. s. i. (2. 4 kPa).
Restoration
The pavilions from the end of the pier were taken ashore for storage, in anticipation of eventual restoration. Sufficient funds were not forthcoming, however, and the first stage was simply to open the Toll House as an exhibition centre in 1980. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar)
After a long campaign by local people to raise funds for restoration (supported by Sir John Betjeman), the pier eventually reopened. Sir John Betjeman, CBE ( 28 August 1906 &ndash 19 May 1984 was an English poet writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who One fundraising method was "sponsored planks" — small brass plaques with names or messages are inlaid on the wooden planks and benches, recording donations. The major breakthrough came in 1984, when English Heritage and the National Heritage Memorial Fund granted a million pounds towards the restoration, with smaller sums from Woodspring district council and other funding bodies. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) English Heritage is a Non-departmental public body of the United Kingdom government ( Department for Culture Media and Sport) with a broad remit of The National Heritage Memorial Fund ( NHMF) is a Non-Departmental Public Body set up under the National Heritage Act 1980 in memory of people who gave their North Somerset is a Unitary authority in England. Its area covers part of the ceremonial county of Somerset but it is administered
The pier was dismantled and restored in Portishead dock. Portishead (pɔːtɪsˈhɛd is a coastal town in North Somerset, England, with a population of 21000 (Local council update July 24, 2007) On May 27, 1989, the reconstruction of the pier spans and decking was completed and the pier was reopened to great fanfare. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) The pierhead was still shut, however, and it was not until May 23, 1998 that it was finally restored and opened to the public, thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF is a fund established in the United Kingdom under the National Lottery etc In 2001 the pier was upgraded to a grade 1 listed building, the only other pier with this status being Brighton's West Pier (largely destroyed by fire and storms between 2002 and 2004). Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. A listed building in the United Kingdom is a building or other structure officially designated as being of special architectural historical or cultural significance Brighton ( is a town on the south coast of England and with its neighbour Hove, forms the city of Brighton and Hove. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "
Pier Opening Times
- Winter - 10:00-16:00 (Weekdays) - 10:00-17:00 (Weekends)
- Summer - 10:00-17:00 (Weekdays) - 10:00-18:00 (Weekends)
Closing times may vary if dangerous weather conditions exist. The Pier Master is Linda Strong.
Awards
- 1999 National Piers Society - Pier of the Year
- 1999 National Piers Society - Civic Trust Award
External links
- Clevedon Pier website
- The Pier, Clevedon, Images of England, National Monuments Record
- Clevedon Pier, Coast, BBC
- Waverley and Balmoral excursions
 Closer view of the pier |
 Fisherman on pier |
 Pier |
 Toll house |
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