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The end of Clevedon Pier looks out into the River Severn estuary in North Somerset. It was completed in 1869 for a total cost of £10,000 having taken two years to construct and for around twenty years allowed steam boats to cross the Severn to South Wales making this a much faster route for passengers than road or rail which was the only other alternative. Unfortunately in 1886 the Severn rail tunnel was finished and began to take trade away from the steamers.
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Please excuse me if I don't get to comment people's images some days but I've had to return to a work life rather than become a pensioner as I had planned due cost of living and the tax man wanting a lump of my pension. I am making an effort to return to AM3 after a bit of an absence, it's really nice to see photo's from all contributors and I will try to comment when I can. If I offer criticism I do so only to help and I do not wish to cause offence. My photography tends to be from my travels, as well as my passion which is wildlife and landscape. I hope you enjoy what you see.
Thanks for your comments I'm really grateful for them and welcome constructive feedback.
@Nigel: Thanks Nige, now just got to sort through those hundreds of shots from the trip!
@janina: It's quite popular with fishermen and since it's restoration it people can again enjoy occasional steam boat trips. See tomorrows shot for a bit more history of this lovely pier.
