Sunday, 19 June 2016

#MySundayPhoto 25


Birnbeck-island-derelict-pier


#MySundayPhoto 25 was taken in Weston Super Mare. We had a week off from looking after Bear to catch up on all those things around the house that needed doing. Instead we pottered about and spent two days away in Weston Super Mare.

 As we were leaving we passed Birnbeck Island with the ruins of the old pier that is the only pier in England that links the mainland to an island. It is a grade II listed building and has been closed to the public since 1994.

It is a sad and fascinating site. The photo's were taken on my iPhone so the close-up is not so good.


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18 comments

  1. Anonymous19 June 2016 at 01:18

    It's a shame the pier is closed now. It must have been quite magnificent in its heyday.

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    1. Bear and Cardigan19 June 2016 at 11:20

      It had a beauty about it that is hard to describe. I was fascinated and looked for ages.

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  2. Out And About Global19 June 2016 at 06:17

    fascinating ruins. wonder about the history of this place.

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  3. Cathy19 June 2016 at 07:25

    Such a shame that it cannot be repaired. Great photo x

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    1. Bear and Cardigan19 June 2016 at 11:22

      I read somewhere it would cost £4m but I think that's a conservative figure. It is a shame because it's quite beautiful

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  4. Anonymous19 June 2016 at 10:12

    Amazing photos, I can imagine it full of life.

    Thank you for linking up

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    1. Bear and Cardigan19 June 2016 at 11:23

      Although it was ruins it still was quite beautiful.

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  5. BavarianSojourn19 June 2016 at 10:26

    What a shame. Wouldn't it be amazing if someone restored it one day?

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    1. Bear and Cardigan19 June 2016 at 11:23

      I agree. There were plans but the recession hit and it was never started. Now with each winter that prospect gets further away

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  6. Coombe Mill - Fiona19 June 2016 at 11:54

    It is crying out for someone to take it on and restore it

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  7. Shaz Goodwin19 June 2016 at 14:26

    I was so fascinated by your photo I googled ... Friends of the Old Pier Society say there are a few groups working together to try and secure lottery funding (but it doesn't give dates so might not be recent). The history is fascinating. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Bear and Cardigan19 June 2016 at 20:25

      It is a fascinating place, it almost got repaired then the recession hit. I hope it is saved.

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  8. Leanne Cornelius20 June 2016 at 23:02

    I love Weston :) How amazing would it be to see this pier restored!
    #MySundayPhoto

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    1. Bear and Cardigan21 June 2016 at 19:03

      Last time we came was by the paddle steamer, Waverley, and I think it docked here. That was a long time ago x

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  9. Anonymous21 June 2016 at 14:34

    This is my fave site to walk when Im down! something calming in there. There are lovely graffitis in there too for the save the pier project. Lovely photos =) #mysundayphoto

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    1. Bear and Cardigan21 June 2016 at 19:01

      We didn't go too close but it had a strange peacefullness. I can understand why you like to visit

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