The West Pier is a ruined pier in Brighton, England. Designed by Eugenius Birch and opening in 1866, the West End Pier, as it was originally known, [2] was the first pier to be Grade I listed in …

For more than a century and a half the West Pier has been Britain’s most iconic pier. Renowned for its wonderful architectural style, it has been visited and enjoyed by millions.

Jan 8, 2025 · Discover the haunting beauty of Brighton's West Pier ruins. Learn about its Victorian history, dramatic decline, and enduring legacy as a Brighton landmark.

Oct 6, 2025 · It is 50 years since Brighton’s West Pier closed to the public on safety grounds. Now, with the emergence of the Brighton i360 observatio­n tower, the area is entering a new …

In 1974, the ‘We Want The West Pier’ (WWWP) was formed under John Lloyd and, as a result, the council adopted a ‘wait and see’ policy, deferring demolition. Owners AVP Industries …

The West Pier has become one of the images most synonymous with Brighton. The burnt out metal husk has no doubt inspired thousands of local photographers, and the more imaginative …

Feb 19, 2025 · Explore the history of the West Pier in Brighton, from its grand beginnings to iconic ruins, and why it's still worth visiting today.

Catalogue description The West Pier Company, Brighton This record is held by East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office (ESBHRO) See contact details

Oct 26, 2024 · Through rare before-and-after photos, discover the story of Brighton West Pier, from its Victorian beginnings to its ruin in the 2003 fires.

Jan 2, 2026 · Brighton's Palace Pier has been put up for sale with suggestions new owners could be found by the summer, its chief executive says. The Brighton Pier Group will put the 126 …