Avonmouth Docks (Avonmouth)
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The first dock at Avonmouth, Avonmouth Old Dock, was opened in 1877. It was acquired by the Bristol Corporation in 1884. In 1908, a much larger dock, the Royal Edward Dock, was opened.
The docks were operated by the Port of Bristol Authority, part of Bristol City Council, until 1991, when the council granted a 150 year lease to the Bristol Port Company, who now operate the docks together with Royal Portbury Dock on the opposite side of the river. Major imports include chilled cargoes, e.g. fruit and vegetables as well as flour.
The docks were operated by the Port of Bristol Authority, part of Bristol City Council, until 1991, when the council granted a 150 year lease to the Bristol Port Company, who now operate the docks together with Royal Portbury Dock on the opposite side of the river. Major imports include chilled cargoes, e.g. fruit and vegetables as well as flour.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avonmouth_Docks
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Coordinates: 51°30'42"N 2°42'7"W
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