Wrought Iron Benches Torquay Pier
by Terri Waters
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Wrought Iron Benches Torquay Pier
Artist
Terri Waters
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Photograph - Photograph
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Designed initially in 1890 as a simple concrete groyne, the lattice steelwork and timber decking were added to the structure in 1894, together with the wooden landing stage on the seaward side of the head in 1906. The pier neck is simplicity itself, having nicely worked wrought iron and timber seats running the full length on both sides, with ornate lamps at regularly spaced intervals. At the head, step's lead down to a concrete walkway, set at an angle of some 60 degrees from the neck, which continues to the harbour entrance.
At the end of Princess Pier in Torquay are the Royal Terrace Gardens, also known as Rock Walk. There is a magnificent illuminated staircase leading to a viewing platform with spectacular sea views overlooking Tor and walkways planted across the cliff face gardens.
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April 27th, 2014
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