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BYE BYE BEAVER CREEK (PAGE 4 OF 4) by Phil Gould Article: Added June 2011 |
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next major change was to take place in 1992 when
Funshineland made way to Beaver Creek. The whole
area was rethemed and Bradley Beaver adopted as its
mascot. A children’s Log Flume was opened in July
1992 by entertainer Russ Abbot. This attraction had
been built in house by staff. Eventually this theme
was adopted by surrounding attractions - even down
to the food outlet being christened Bradley Beaver’s
Catering Company. A clown roller coaster was added
along with some new rides but many of the vintage
children’s rides were still being maintained as part
of the new area. The Helicopters (albeit with planes
attached too) were still in full flight, the Jolly
Caterpillar was still bouncing along, the Teacups
still spinning and the Mini Whip, Mini Turnpike and
Zipper Dipper were all in operation. However the
children’s playground and crèche were long gone. But
the Candy House remained in situ.
Although many rides were still going others started to show signs of age. The Jolly Caterpillar was removed and the Fairy Whip - or Griffin’s Magic Dragon as it was known - ceased to operate. The latter ride was acquired by the Dreamland project at Margate so will see the light of day at another seaside spot. Last July the Pleasure Beach announced that it was time to say bye bye to Bradley Beaver when it revealed that the whole area was to be re-themed as Nickelodeon Land. For
the time being at least, three attractions - the
Tetley teacups (aka Crazy Daisy), Carousel and
Thor’s Turnpike - have been given a home elsewhere
on the Pleasure Beach - ensuring that a little part
of the past still lives on. |
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