Fire at Burnham-On-Sea Pier causes significant damage to pavilion
The pier is the shortest in the UK and was the first concrete structure of its type in Europe. It was built just before the First World War but had a large amount of repair work done during the summer of 2020. The fire has left the rear of the pavilion severely damaged.
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Fascinating rare pictures of New Brighton Pier in the 1970s found
The pier became unsafe and permission for demolition was granted by the Environment Secretary in 1977. Work took place later that year. The photographs Sean discovered in the loft are dated between 1976 and 1978 and are a bleak record of the abandoned pier falling into complete disrepair and finally demolition.
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Plans for a new community room at Clevedon Pier’s pagoda
Bosses at the pier are to create a new all-weather community space at the seaward end of Grade 1 listed pier. The space underneath the cafe in the Japanese style pagoda is currently used as a walkway down to the landing stages for passengers to board visiting boats such as The Waverley paddle steamer. Now, under the ambitious plans, a temporary floor is to be installed to turn it into a ‘pop up’ space which can be used for activities such as dance classes, yoga sessions and art exhibitions.
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Island Line upgrade hits further delays after flash flooding
Island Line railway operates between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin, serving Smallbrook Junction, Brading, Sandown and Lake stations. It carries around 1.5 million passengers in a normal year. In a statement, the operator said: “We had been aiming to reopen the Island Line in the first half of next month, but flash flooding has added uncertainty to our programme”.
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An interactive experience to celebrate Southend Pier’s history
The Bravest Pier in the World Event will be welcoming the public on September 25 and 26, to join in the fun, honouring the world-class heritage of the pier. Not only will guests walk the hallowed boards of Southend Pier, but visitors are set to also learn about the amazing history of the nearly 200-year-old structure.
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A preview of the renovation work at Worthing Pier’s Southern Pavilion
Perch on the pier is expected to make an appearance ‘towards the end of the year’ said businessman Alex Hole. “There is quite a degree of civic pride in the pier and I think it’s been a long time since people have been really proud or actually been in the Southern Pavilion, and we want people to come back and enjoy it.” One of the key parts of this latest transformation is opening up the top floor of the pavilion. Mr Hole said: “The upstairs is exceptional, no one has seen this open for a long time, it’s probably been around 50 years.”
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New club to open on Lowestoft Claremont Pier
The club, which is called The Venue, is set to open on August 29 in time for the bank holiday weekend and will permanently operate every Saturday night and will also feature DJ sets out on the terrace. The Venue is set to replace what was called Aquarium, a 900 person capacity music venue.
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Architects provide insight into the reconstruction of Colwyn Bay Pier
The architects inherited a project comprising nine standing columns, a stone seawall and numerous fragments of the previous structures which had been removed for safekeeping. Given the scale of the restoration and renewal of missing elements, architects needed to establish a strategic approach that would protect the pier’s structural integrity and architectural heritage.
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Burnham Pier reopens after fire
The pier reopened to the public with a section of the amusement arcade cordoned off due to fire damage in the roof. A fire service spokesman said: “The incident was scaled down and the fire took place at the back of the amusement arcade. There was 50 per cent fire damage to the building.”
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Fodors list the top 15 ‘most incredible’ piers in the world (even if they think that Blackpool only has one pier!)
With oceanfront music venues, sea baths, and restaurants, these 15 spots prove there is so much more to piers than docking boats.
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All change at Ryde Pier?
Historic England has said more could be done to improve the proposed £10 million transport interchange scheme. It suggested Wightlink’s plans to regenerate the tramway pier into a pedestrian and cyclist pathway should be swapped with the main Ryde Pier. It says cars should go up the currently run-down pier with pedestrians able to ‘promenade’ on the main walkway.
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Has Banksy taken his ‘Great British Spraycation’ to Harwich?
The mural of a boy holding a fishing rod with a blue face mask attached to it was first spotted early on Wednesday, on the sea wall at Stone Pier in Harwich, Essex. Tendring District Council said it “immediately” put security in place.
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Second phase of Ramsey Queen’s Pier to begin
Volunteers have been given permission to begin the second phase of works restoring the Isle of Man’s Queen’s Pier. It follows the completion of the first stage, bays one to three, last month. The restoration, set to take 16 years, has been funded by donations and carried out by the Queen’s Pier Restoration Trust.
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Fundraiser completes UK’s first solo pier marathon at Weston Grand
Weston resident Paul Hobbs completed the UK’s first marathon to be completed entirely on a pier, according to the National Piers Society. Paul said: “I am delighted to be part of a historic event – I was not even aware that this would be the first-ever marathon carried out on a pier before.” A fundraiser was created for the event which aimed to raise a target of £5,000 for the British Heart Foundation. To donate to Paul’s fundraiser, log on to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/paul-hobbs26
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Work to strengthen Southend Pier begins
Changes are once again coming to Southend Pier, as the council prepare to strengthen the pier itself. Heavy machinery is in place ahead of construction which is set to new support piles, steel beams and bracing in place. The piling barges arrived last week at the pier head and will be there for around ten weeks.
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Wheel in motion at Llandudno Pier!
A Ferris wheel is set to be erected on Llandudno Pier as part of plans to “reinvent” the landmark as a night-time attraction and promote it around the UK. The 69-foot wheel has been custom-made for the promenade to the tune of almost £1million. The traditional wheel will have 18 gondolas carrying six people each, painted all-white and fitted with modern lighting that will make it highly visible after sunset.
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Hythe Pier gains listed status
The 700-yard pier – said to be the seventh longest in the UK – has been awarded listed building status by Historic England. The move will help Hythe Pier Heritage Association (HPHA) secure the funds needed to refurbish the pier and its narrow gauge electric railway. A HPHA spokesperson said: “Listing marks a building’s significance and celebrates its special architectural and historic interest. It brings specific protection so that its special interest can be properly considered in managing its future.”
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Funding approved for restoration of Helensburgh Pier
£163,000 will be used to improve the hard landscaping on the masonry section of the pier and to install new lighting, while £28,000 will be spent on a ‘Greening the Bothy’ project in the park, converting an existing container to ‘green design’ guidelines.
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Glowing review for Bangor Pier’s Whistlestop Cafe
The Whistlestop is a bijou café halfway down on the left of the pier. It is famous for its Seafood Chowder but the new owners who took over last year in the middle of the pandemic also offer Welsh rarebit, Anglesey burgers, pancakes and Bara birth. This tiny café with a big reputation can seat eight inside and 20 outside with stunning views of Anglesey and the Snowdonia range.
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Anglers welcomed back to Deal Pier
Deal Pier’s lower deck has re-opened for anglers after repairs. Dover District Council, which owns the pier, has completed more £63,000 worth of work to the lower deck following tidal surges and storm damage last year.
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A new maritime attraction for Southend Pier?
An HMS Belfast-style warship should be stationed at the end of Southend Pier as a new attraction and educational tool, a leading councillor says. It is hoped the ship would act as a catalyst to encourage visitors like the HMS Belfast in London and would be used as an interactive educational attraction.
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