Hastings Pier Before the Fire
by Terri Waters
Title
Hastings Pier Before the Fire
Artist
Terri Waters
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Photograph
Description
Hastings Pier in East Sussex opened in 1872 and was originally 910ft (280m) long.
Described as 'a peerless pier' at its 1872 opening, it took 56,000 people through its turnstiles in just one August week in 1931.
In the Sixties, the ballroom at its seaward end hosted concerts by Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, Cilla Black and the Rolling Stones.
Sadly it was repeatedly damaged by storms and flames, and was finally closed for safety reasons in 2008.
Two years later, it experienced a devastating fire.
Sixty firefighters were on the scene at the height of the incident. Their priority was to preserve as much of the structure, including the main steel work as possible, but 95% of the structure was destroyed.
Thanks to the resolve of the Hastings Pier Charity, working with Hastings Borough Council and English Heritage, funding was secured to rebuild the landmark structure which will hopefully be open for business and pleasure again in 2015.
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January 24th, 2015
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