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May 08  Edition

What’s in Buzz this month?
More about Local History projects -
Plus all our regular items.

Our photo shows Bideford Long Bridge as it looks at present. In 1968 forty years ago recent storms told a different story
In January 1968 the most westerly pier, number 23 collapsed leaving the deck unsupported over two spans. A temporary steel structure was installed across the collapsed section to allow for reopening of the bridge to traffic, while the permanent works were designed

A large portion of pier 23 collapsed damaging the adjacent pier 22 ; the collapse of pier 23 was caused by a large scour pit on the north east side of the pier.
Now Devon County Council who are responsible for maintaining the bridge have formulated a plan for strengthening it. It was decided that approval be given to the design and construction of Option 1 as the solution to securing the long term safety of Bideford Long Bridge. Option 1 involves the removal of the weak parts of the structure and their replacement to strengthen the bridge while retaining the existing appearance. Completion is expected in 2009. (Photo courtesy of Robin Stowell)

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Bideford Buzz is produced and distributed by a team of volunteers, with financial and practical assistance from Devon County Council's Library and Information Services, Bideford Town Council, and Bideford Bridge Trust. A group from the 'Old Rectory' are part of the team of typists. If you are also interested in helping produce and develop this newsletter we will be glad to hear from you.
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You can submit your article on floppy disc, or e-mail. If you have a PC with Ms. Word you can save us the typing by downloading on to disc. However, snail mail is equally acceptable. Material for publication should reach us by the 15th of each month. Rose Arno, Bideford Library, New Road, Bideford, EX39 2HR. Tel: (01237) 476075, Fax (01237) 424825, E-mail: editor(@)bidefordbuzz.org.uk