The Save Dreamland Campaign was launched by Joyland Books in January 2003 and is now supported by several thousand people. This is the place to discuss all aspects of saving Margate's famous amusement park and its iconic , Grade II listed Scenic Railway, Britain's oldest roller coaster.
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by Nick » 07 Jul 2011, 21:27
The listing entry for the Scenic Railway has been upgraded from Grade II to II* today:
http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/res ... id=1359602
This puts the Scenic Railway in the top 6% most important listed buildings in the country.
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by Gary » 07 Jul 2011, 21:44
Wonderful News Nick
Please pass through the turnstiles if you are riding again.
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by porf » 07 Jul 2011, 22:31
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by David Ellis » 07 Jul 2011, 22:55
Terrific news Nick...well done to all involved in getting this upgraded status.
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by Peet » 08 Jul 2011, 17:40
Another fantastic achievement, well done to all involved
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by vann98 » 08 Jul 2011, 20:03
Another step in the right direction. Congratulations and thank you too all those who helped upgrade the Scenic. Another great step.
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by dave771 » 09 Jul 2011, 11:26
Please dont waffle our Walter !
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by EAS » 11 Jul 2011, 22:28
That is amazing news, especailly after the fire damage!
Great.
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by EAS » 11 Jul 2011, 22:30
PS makes the allowed demo of Cyclone look even more of a mistake.
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by reggie » 13 Jul 2011, 15:18
I've noticed that the BBC is now covering the upgrade in the listing:-
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-14137636
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by porterm » 13 Jul 2011, 20:59
Really pleased to hear this news. Meridian Tonight (ITV1, UK) also reported on this accomplishment earlier this evening. Yet more good publicity to keep Dreamland alive in the local media.
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by Jim Douglas Jr. » 19 Jul 2011, 19:43
This is quite good news.
Thank you for the efforts on this.
Can't wait to take a ride.
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