Author: Ashle Whittle

Opened in 1901 at a build cost of a princely £17,000 – over £2,000,000 at today’s rates – Cromer Pier has managed to survive two world wars, numerous recessions and some truly atrocious weather. This is mainly due to the determination of North Norfolk District...

[vc_video link='https://youtu.be/GA0DmW7-P0w'] Plan for a major refurbishment Built in 1898, the 835 feet (255 metres) long Mumbles Pier has always been a popular Swansea landmark for both local people and holiday makers. But as with all Victorian era landmarks, regular refurbishment and maintenance is the only way...

[vc_video link='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtkJxQP4SCE&feature=emb_title'] It’s all about the maintenance. Every seaside town has something in common – sea, beaches, cafés, amusements of some kind or another – and some towns have piers. What sets Southend-on-Sea apart from the others is the fact that it has the longest leisure pier...