Inside The Grand Pier (one day before the fire).

love going to Weston-Super-Mare,and it was a lovely Saturday in late July 2008,when I was there with my new HD camera.Who would have thought that on Monday morning it would be on fire,and within a few hours was completely destroyed.Good news is that the supports were undamaged and work is well underway with a new pavilion.An observation tower is planned for the end at 80metres tall should give some wonderful views.
This is possibly one of the very last films ever taken on The Grand Pier no.2 pavilion.
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[SonicLOVA55]

It breaks your heart, one day your having fun, and the next, your favorite memories are burning down, litterally. R.I.P The Grand Pier. I'm American, but I went every summer. I'm totally gonna start going to the new Pier!

[mesmoland]

@SonicLOVA55 I'll do some more videos when it opens.

[CrazeyKoaster]

whens this reopening with all the rides?

[mesmoland]

@CrazeyKoaster very soon now : )

[elliebabiiehxx]

its so sad to think that it all burnt down. ALL of it.

[mesmoland]

Yes but the new one may be better.Looking forward to the 180 metre observation tower.

[kerrystewart2010]

I've never been to see the old pier but looking at the videos i think the new one is better

[makral36]

@CrazeyKoaster

23/10/10! as a resident of weston super mare i can honestly say it is wonderful!

[makral36]

@SonicLOVA55

it breaks my heart too!

as a small child right through the journey of my life the grand pier has been at the forefront of my enjoyment! it has truly enriched the lifes of many and im so plaeased that out the ashes new hope has arisen! HARK! the new pier is here! in the best town in the world!!! weston SUPER mare!!!!

[DarthCharlieReveiws]

I gonna miss that Dalek on the pier

[elliebabiiehxx]

lets hope :)