Clevedon

To Yatton: Blind Yeo

History

Opened on 28th July 1847. The original 1847 station was rebuilt in 1890. Became an unstaffed halt from 20th April 1964. Closed to goods on 10th June 1963 and passengers on 3rd October 1966. Following closure the station site was demolished in May 1968 and redeveloped as the Triangle Centre.

1960s

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  Clevedon station as viewed from the mileage yard, with the Conservative Club in Kenn Road to the right in the background. The photo dates from 1950s. © Jane Lilly
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  1426 stands at Clevedon with a service from Yatton. The goods shed is visible behind the engine. © Jane Lilly
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  Children gather on the platform to watch the demolition of the station. © Rita Gregory

2006

2.2.06

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  The station area is now the site of a Morrisons supermarket.
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  The route out of the site of Clevedon station is traceable for some way. The first section runs through this carpark.
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  And then passed the premises of the 1st Clevedon Scouts.
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  After passing the 1st Clevedon Scout's building the surviving route comes to a halt at a concrete wall and a row of conifers. This is the view from the concrete wall towards Clevedon station with the back of the scout hut visible at the end of the green strip of ex-railway.

External Links

Clevedon Civic Society