A Day of Mourning For Me
Jul 28th 2008, 8:04 am
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A Day of Mourning For Me
It was very sad indeed to read on Sky News that our beloved Grand Pier at Weston-super-Mare is on fire this very minute. Its part of our heritage and a wonderful piece of engineering built all those years ago. Also it brought many fond childhood memories for me personally. I am totally gutted...as will the predominantly wooden structure be in a few hours I guess.
Jul 28th 2008, 8:22 am
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The PLF strikes again!
Their attacks on piers are increasing every year, let's hope they leave Wigan alone.
Their attacks on piers are increasing every year, let's hope they leave Wigan alone.
Jul 28th 2008, 8:28 am
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Re: A Day of Mourning For Me
It was very sad indeed to read on Sky News that our beloved Grand Pier at Weston-super-Mare is on fire this very minute. Its part of our heritage and a wonderful piece of engineering built all those years ago. Also it brought many fond childhood memories for me personally. I am totally gutted...as will the predominantly wooden structure be in a few hours I guess.
Jul 28th 2008, 8:41 am
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It was very sad indeed to read on Sky News that our beloved Grand Pier at Weston-super-Mare is on fire this very minute. Its part of our heritage and a wonderful piece of engineering built all those years ago. Also it brought many fond childhood memories for me personally. I am totally gutted...as will the predominantly wooden structure be in a few hours I guess.
Jul 28th 2008, 8:42 am
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Just seen it ono the BBC news website, one hell of a fire! The cloud of smoke can be seen from Bristol and Cardiff.
I spent a lot of time in Weston and visited the Pier on many occasions. It's very sad to see it go. No more sitting on the Pier with a bag of chips!
Bison
I spent a lot of time in Weston and visited the Pier on many occasions. It's very sad to see it go. No more sitting on the Pier with a bag of chips!
Bison
Jul 28th 2008, 9:10 am
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thats really sad. I am assuming its arson?
Jul 28th 2008, 9:13 am
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They're not sure yet
http://latestnews.virginmedia.com/in...c_seaside_pier
Pics:
http://latestnews.virginmedia.com/in...1?vmsrc=vmhpld
http://latestnews.virginmedia.com/in...c_seaside_pier
Pics:
http://latestnews.virginmedia.com/in...1?vmsrc=vmhpld
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Jul 28th 2008, 9:41 am
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Pier today gone tomorrow!
It maybe the council getting shot they do sneeky things like that!...
It maybe the council getting shot they do sneeky things like that!...
Jul 28th 2008, 9:42 am
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Edit: It wasnt. "The pier was recently bought in a multimillion-pound deal by entrepreneurs Michelle and Kerry Michael."
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Jul 28th 2008, 9:59 am
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Clevedon Pier has to be the next to go then 
Jul 28th 2008, 10:28 am
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I used to go to Weston quite alot when i was living in gloucester.
aaah..lots of memories!
aaah..lots of memories!
Jul 28th 2008, 10:43 am
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I used to go to Weston quite alot when i was living in gloucester.
aaah..lots of memories!
aaah..lots of memories!
Andrew
Jul 28th 2008, 10:50 am
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