The 3 piers along Blackpool’s seafront have been jutting out into the Irish Sea since they first opened in May 1863. Originally intended to attract England's upper class to the booming seaside resort, the 3 are now much-loved icons of Blackpool's promen
piers, nautical decorations such as anchors, a ship's wheel, shells and a boat donated by a former staff member.Estates staff designed and created the garden in a disused courtyard within the Medical Rehabilitation Unit in only four weeks.It will be used by patients on wards surrounding the ...
By Arnot, Chris Newspaper article from The Independent (London, England) Article detailsBeginning of article When a big chunk of Brighton's beleaguered West Pier fell into the English Channel last month, it was no great surprise. In winter, seaside piers, of which the UK has far the ...
Unlike most seaside piers in the UK, the pier does not extend very far out to sea and instead goes along the coast. The pier was originally constructed and opened in 1861 by the Prince and Princess of Wales and boasted a regular ferry service to the Isle of Wight. It was damaged by ...
Something that was always cool about Seaside was that it had two piers; Casino Pier and Funtown. I was always a Funtown fan just because growing up I loved that massive log flume they had. Sadly, we lost Funtown in a 2013 fire that completely destroyed the beloved pier, but if all ...
Also missing in action theNALGO Holiday Camp– we are no longer a land of theClosed Shop, rather a land of the closed trade union holiday camp. There was a similar setup atCroyde Bay. Originally the first Trade Union holiday camp in the North of England, owned byNALGOit opened its doors...
I feel safer and happier in England. I am not being old-fashioned or nostalgic; I am rediscovering what has always been here, right under our noses. My spirits always soar with that first thrilling glimpse of the sea. The sight of piers, promenades, bandstands, floral clocks and exotic ...
Canvey Island, low-lying island on the north shore of the Thames estuary, Castle Point borough, administrative and historic county of Essex, England. The island is connected to the mainland by bridges at South Benfleet. The island’s marine defenses were