2012
TV6298 : The End of The Pier
taken 12 years ago, near to Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
The End of The Pier
Eastbourne Pier :: TV6198
The 300m long Victorian pier was officially opened in 1870, however work did not finish until 1872.
The Concert Hall and Pavilion were added in 1888. Above the concert hall is one of the earliest Victorian camera obscuras Link
The pier was reclassified to Grade II* listed in May 2009.
In 2009 the pier was up for sale for a guide price of £5million.
See more piers of Great Britain Link
The Eastbourne Pier fire of 30th July 2014 saw the arcade section of the pier destroyed.