Eastbourne Pier on a Stormy Afternoon
Eastbourne Pier, central to the seafront with its best surviving ironwork and little kiosks of the Victorian era, was opened by Lord Edward Cavendish in June, 1...
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Eastbourne Pier, central to the seafront with its best surviving ironwork and little kiosks of the Victorian era, was opened by Lord Edward Cavendish in June, 1870. It is approximately 1000 ft (300 m) long. The landward was swept in a storm in 1877 but later rebuilt on a higher level. The initial 400-seater pavilion, built at a cost of £250 in 1888, was replaced by a 1000-seater theatre and camera obscura in 1901.
During the Second World War part of the decking was removed machine guns were installed. The pier was badly damaged in 1942 by an exploding mine but later restored.
In 2014 Eastbourne Pier was sold to its current owner for undisclosed amount.
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During the Second World War part of the decking was removed machine guns were installed. The pier was badly damaged in 1942 by an exploding mine but later restored.
In 2014 Eastbourne Pier was sold to its current owner for undisclosed amount.
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