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Birmingham on Sea

When I was a kid, we used to go to Weston and Rhyl on day trips for our "holidays". I was 12 before I found out the sea wasn't necessarily brown!!!
 
Speedy that is funny I never saw the sea at Weston it always seemed to be out when we went there.
 
Thanks for the pics Dave, my grandchildren are in Brean this week, gives me an idea what the weathers like. The pier looks good.
 
Thanks Dave. The last time I went the old pier hadn't burnt down, but hoping to go for a Turkey and Tinsel this year, so hopefully will be able to have a good look.
 
Some pictures from November 2009 taken by my mother (I was still in Birmingham that weekend).







On the hoardings.










other side









 
My mother also took these photos of Isambard Kingdom Brunel in Weston. Not sure where it is though.

Bristol related by the looks of it.













I saw the Clifton Suspension Bridge and S.S. Great Britain in Bristol during 2009 - but wasn't able to get photos of them (even though I wanted go get them). Didn't expect to go past them in the car on the way into Bristol.
 
The square recently got opened by the Princess Royal (Princess Anne) as Princess Royal Square.

Also the clock that was there has gone (someone comment on my Flickr that the clock is no longer there).
 
I have really enjoyed reading much of this thread .

As a Bristolian much of my childhood was spent at Clevedon , Weston , Burnham and Brean and it often seemed to us that we were in the minority being well outnumbered by the Brummies and the Welsh visitors.

Living on the main route ( in pre motorway days ) that traffic from both places used to go through the Bristol suburbs to reach the Avon Gorge and cross the river by way of the Clifton Suspension Bridge or The Cumberland Basin Swing Bridge in Bristol Docks on the way down to Somerset and beyond we often had to use all the back streets and country lanes to get anywhere at weekends as the main roads would be at a standstill for hours on end . This gave me the taste to explore my surroundings to a far greater degree than I would have otherwise done so I have much to thank those hordes of holidaymakers for.
 
Hobbler said:
I have really enjoyed reading much of this thread .

As a Bristolian much of my childhood was spent at Clevedon , Weston , Burnham and Brean and it often seemed to us that we were in the minority being well outnumbered by the Brummies and the Welsh visitors.

Living on the main route ( in pre motorway days ) that traffic from both places used to go through the Bristol suburbs to reach the Avon Gorge and cross the river by way of the Clifton Suspension Bridge or The Cumberland Basin Swing Bridge in Bristol Docks on the way down to Somerset and beyond we often had to use all the back streets and country lanes to get anywhere at weekends as the main roads would be at a standstill for hours on end . This gave me the taste to explore my surroundings to a far greater degree than I would have otherwise done so I have much to thank those hordes of holidaymakers for.
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Most of the Birmingham coach drivers would take the Taunton to Bridgewater route over the Enmore hills to avoid the dreadful traffic jams on the A38, you just hoped you never met anyone coming the other way. In those days going off route could result in dismissal as you were contravening the license for that route, but at least you got to Bridgewater in time for lunch :)
 
Hi All
i'm going down to weston for a week 3rd - 10th September, we go down every year and do self catering, we stay at Nook and Harbour Holiday Flats and every night we set off for The Seaward Hotel where they have great free entertainment mainly for the older generation. Me and my Missus love our week in Birmingham by the Sea every year. Roll on September.........
Wal.
 
HI WAL
We are in brean that week and we have a caravan; and we stayfor the week and we drive into westen as well
for shopping and drinking ; so i will be looking out for you two along with my or should i say our dear old friend mossy
as he is always elusive to catch around those pubs hope fully we can all meet up
we are there for the country and western festival down in brean and we drink in the sea gull the big pub free enterainment as well
you have to getthere early as the start queing up at 8 30 but it does not open until ten the place is always heaving
see you soon astonian
 
Hi Astonian.
Would be nice to have a cuppa with you. I am a bit disabled, had a Total Knee Replacement 12 months ago and did not go well. So will not be able to stray too far from the Flat.If you are in Weston any afternoon we will be sitting outside the Flat Nook and Harbour, it is facing Knightstone Island at the top end on the Sea Front.(weather permitting).Or you will find us any night in The Seaward Hotel only 3/4 doors down.Would love to meet you.You have made me a little envious now because i am a Country and Western Fan, and Rock n Roll. We go to The Seaward as you get some great free Entertainment some nights and it is for the Older Generation like us. We are in Flat No 1 so if you are near please pop in. Wal Prottey.
Walt00
 
Article in the Birmingham Mail

Birthday celebration for Weston-super-Mare pier

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THE coastal resort dubbed ‘Brum-on-Sea’ is enjoying a weekend of partying to celebrate a year since its new Grand Pier re-opened.
Visitors to Weston-super-Mare were left devastated when the major tourist attraction was destroyed by a blaze in 2008.

But it was re-built at a cost of almost £40 million and now the entertainment zone is back to its best and celebrating a bumper year of three million visitors.
Grand Pier owner Kerry Michael said: “When we had the fire, lots of Brummies came down to see.
“It was almost like a wake with people throwing flowers in the sea. It was very strange.
“People are happy to see it buzzing with life again.
“I think the place holds a lot of nostalgia for visitors. They came with their parents and grandparents and then they bring their own children and grandchildren.”
For the first time in its 108-year history, the pier has remained open all year round which bosses say was a wise move considering the unexpectedly warm October.

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Mr Michael added: “It’s been an incredible year. It seems hard to believe it is a year ago that we opened the gates on a dark, rainy morning to see the thousands of people who had queued overnight to get a first glimpse of the new pier.
"We didn’t know what to expect opening all year round but we’ve definitely had a few surprises.
“Boxing Day and New Year’s Day were very busy and in April alone we had over half a million visitors, which was fantastic, although the summer was a bit disappointing because of the weather.
“It feels great to have got the first year under our belt and to be looking to the future.”
Next year, the destination hopes to build on its programme of events and concerts having recently attracted such diverse acts as the The Three Degrees and Tinchy Stryder.
To celebrate its first birthday the Grand Pier is putting on a wealth of free entertainment and special offers over the weekend.
Visitors will be greeted by clowns, mascots and fire-eaters. There will also be face painters, children’s entertainers and musicians.
[url]www.grandpier.co.uk

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Hi All
Going down to Weston again on 31st October for 6 days, will be staying at The Seaward Hotel on the seafront.So if any one down that way please come and have a tot will be in the Bar every night as it's good entertainment and a great atmosphere.
Wal.
 
Few days in Weston for Remembrance and the Carnival

these on the 13th Nov, pics via Steam and water, the wheel being moved.
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