The first, wooden pier was replaced by a 600 foot iron structure designed by Eugenius Birch. It opened in September 1867 and facilities included a saloon, a central observation tower for viewing shipping on the Mersey, refreshment rooms, shelters and an orchestra.

The pier was bought, in 1928, by Wallasey Corporation for £13,000. They spent £31,354 replacing rather than repairing all the buildings, including the pavilion.

The pier was closed in 1965 but was later leased to a subsidiary of Fortes who re-opened it in June 1968. However, although an estimated £200,000 was spent on improvements, the pier was closed in November 1972.

The pier became unsafe and permission for demolition was granted by the Environment Secretary in 1977. Work took place later that year.

June 2016 – Remembering New Brighton Pier
In June 2016, the Derby Telegraph published a fascinating account of childhood memories of New Brighton by a previous resident, Hazel Barr.

March 2021 – A wonderful look-back at New Brighton Pier
It was 44 years since New Brighton had a pier, but it was still fondly remembered by many. There was plenty of debate about what should be done to boost the seaside town, with talk of bringing back the outdoor swimming pool, the tower, and of course the pier.
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August 2021 – 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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