Birnbeck Pier, Weston Super Mare
Not a new explore by any means (it's been reported on here a couple of times, but as I was in the area I thought I'd take a look.
Opened in 1862, and now derelict, apart from the RNLI station that is still based on the pier.
More history here
Only a quick visit as I was short on time (and I had my son with me)
The Pier is unique in that it links an island to the mainland, at low tide access can ge gained via a causeway.
Entrance to the pier.
Complete with remains of the turnstiles (and Guard Pigeon)
Looking along the pier, well rotten - but note the reinforced/maintained walkway on the left for the lifeboat crew to reach the station.
This lifeboat station in fact.
Few more random shots below, followed by a link to the full set (on photobucket)
Plenty of life in the old girl yet?
As I said, just a quick visit, and there is more to see - just watch the tide times if you go
Full set here
Not a new explore by any means (it's been reported on here a couple of times, but as I was in the area I thought I'd take a look.
Opened in 1862, and now derelict, apart from the RNLI station that is still based on the pier.
More history here
Only a quick visit as I was short on time (and I had my son with me)
The Pier is unique in that it links an island to the mainland, at low tide access can ge gained via a causeway.
Entrance to the pier.
Complete with remains of the turnstiles (and Guard Pigeon)
Looking along the pier, well rotten - but note the reinforced/maintained walkway on the left for the lifeboat crew to reach the station.
This lifeboat station in fact.
Few more random shots below, followed by a link to the full set (on photobucket)
Plenty of life in the old girl yet?
As I said, just a quick visit, and there is more to see - just watch the tide times if you go
Full set here
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