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 Neil » 01 Apr 2006, 07:34
Scenic de-listed?
According to Friday's Metro (London, page 14-the humorous stories):
Margate's famous Dreamland amusement park is currently threatened with closure. The roller coaster there was listed in 2002, however in a remarkable twist the owners have applied to have it de-listed. Although the full hearing will be heard in the coming weeks, they have apparently found evidence to suggest it gave its first public rides in 1919 instead of 1920 as it was previously thought. Although the listed status may fail on a technicality, it would be the first time a structure was de-listed because it was older than originally anticipated. The owners refused to give a statement.
There is a bit about it on the Metro's website, but I can't see it on the BBC one.
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by Gary » 01 Apr 2006, 08:42
Hmm...What date is it today?
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by Neil » 01 Apr 2006, 13:26
Well that's my bit of tomfoolery for another year...until next time
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by Jim Douglas Jr. » 01 Apr 2006, 18:10
Maybe we could get Superman to spin the planet backwards and go back to 1919 to find out.
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