In Britain, seaside piers are a national treasure. Constructed mostly during the 19th century, they were built as landing strips for steamboats and then became destinations in themselves, particularly for visitors traveling by rail. While quite a few were once home to grand ballrooms and theaters, most now host slot machines and merry-go-rounds. A few retain their original architecture, while some have lost important structures. Of the approximately 100 piers that stood at the turn of the centur...
Simon Roberts photographs Britain's pleasure piers in "Pierdom" (PHOTOS).
The Huffington Post - 9 Dec 2013 20:44
In Britain, seaside piers are a national treasure. Constructed mostly during the 19th century, they were built as landing strips for steamboats and then became destinations in themselves, particularly for visitors traveling by rail. While quite a few were once home to grand ballrooms and theaters, most now host slot machines and merry-go-rounds. A few retain their original architecture, while some have lost important structures. Of the approximately 100 piers that stood at the turn of the centur...
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