2015

SD3035 : Central Pier, Blackpool

taken 9 years ago, near to Blackpool, England

This is 1 of 17 images, with title Central Pier, Blackpool in this square
Central Pier, Blackpool
Central Pier, Blackpool
View northwest towards the end of the Central Pier from the Promenade.
Blackpool Central Pier

The second of Blackpool's three piers to be built, Central Pier (then "South Pier") was completed in 1868. It is "central" in that it is situated between the other two piers.

Central Pier soon became known as the 'people's pier' because its emphasis was on fun rather than the genteel relaxation provided at North Pier. In Victorian times the class system was rife, and working class activities like dancing were very much frowned upon by the genteel folk frequenting the North Pier.

In the 20th century, roller skating was introduced along with fairground rides and amusement machines. The dance halls became less popular after the War and, by the 1970s, the facilities had been adapted into a theatre, bars and amusement arcades. The most noticeable feature of recent times is the 108ft high Ferris wheel, added in 1990.

When it was first opened, the pier was 1518ft (460m) in length, which included a 400ft (121m) low-tide jetty at the head. The overall length was reduced to 1118ft (339m) in the 1970s when the obsolete low-tide jetty was demolished.

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Geographical Context: Coastal Sport, Leisure City, Town centre Estuary, Marine Primary Subject: Pier
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Photographer
David P Howard   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 20 April, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 22 April, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 3027 3546 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:48.6439N 3:3.6268W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 3053 3512
View Direction
Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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