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Piers Collection (page 6)

"Piers: A Timeless Connection to the Coastal Charms" From the iconic Skegness Pier, where "Skegness is So Bracing" echoes through time

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Background imagePiers Collection: Bembridge Lifeboat Station and shoreline at dawn, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bembridge Lifeboat Station and shoreline at dawn, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePiers Collection: Bembridge Pier at sunrise, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bembridge Pier at sunrise, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePiers Collection: Sunset over Totland Pier, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sunset over Totland Pier, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePiers Collection: Pier and beach chairs on the beach of Sellin, Ruegen Island, Baltic Sea

Pier and beach chairs on the beach of Sellin, Ruegen Island, Baltic Sea, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Background imagePiers Collection: Pier on the beach of Sellin, Ruegen Island, Baltic Sea, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Pier on the beach of Sellin, Ruegen Island, Baltic Sea, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Background imagePiers Collection: Pier and beach chairs on the beach of Ahlbeck, Usedom Island, Baltic Sea

Pier and beach chairs on the beach of Ahlbeck, Usedom Island, Baltic Sea, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Background imagePiers Collection: Aerial View of seafront at Ramsgate in Kent 1936

Aerial View of seafront at Ramsgate in Kent 1936

Background imagePiers Collection: Paignton Pier 1934

Paignton Pier 1934
The pier and sea front at Paignton, Devon

Background imagePiers Collection: DDE-90032665

DDE-90032665
Europe, Italy, Venice, Gondola Piers with Basilica Santa Maria Della Salute in background. Date: 15/10/2009

Background imagePiers Collection: The Lusitania at end of record voyage, 1907 (b / w photo)

The Lusitania at end of record voyage, 1907 (b / w photo)
6332270 The Lusitania at end of record voyage, 1907 (b/w photo) by Penfield, N.W. (fl.1907)

Background imagePiers Collection: Dining-room window curtains with chairs by George Bullock, 1777-1818, marble sculptor

Dining-room window curtains with chairs by George Bullock, 1777-1818, marble sculptor
6339772 Dining-room window curtains with chairs by George Bullock, 1777-1818, marble sculptor, cabinet maker and furniture designer by British School

Background imagePiers Collection: Red Rorbu cabins with grass roof in the small port of Reine, Nordland county, Lofoten Islands

Red Rorbu cabins with grass roof in the small port of Reine, Nordland county, Lofoten Islands, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imagePiers Collection: Traditional thatched roofed red cabins with majestic Reinebringen mountain in the background

Traditional thatched roofed red cabins with majestic Reinebringen mountain in the background, Reine port, Lofoten Islands, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imagePiers Collection: Foggy sky over snowcapped mountains and traditional Rorbu cabins by the sea, Hamnoy

Foggy sky over snowcapped mountains and traditional Rorbu cabins by the sea, Hamnoy, Nordland county, Lofoten Islands, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imagePiers Collection: Pillars of Eitai Bridge, Japan, 1785. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro

Pillars of Eitai Bridge, Japan, 1785. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Pillars of Eitai Bridge, Japan, 1785

Background imagePiers Collection: Pier and fishing boat, Milos, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Pier and fishing boat, Milos, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Background imagePiers Collection: View of beach and telescope on a sunny day from Brighton Palace Pier, Brighton

View of beach and telescope on a sunny day from Brighton Palace Pier, Brighton, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePiers Collection: Worthing Pier 1935

Worthing Pier 1935

Background imagePiers Collection: The seafront promenade at Worthing, Sussex

The seafront promenade at Worthing, Sussex, England 1936

Background imagePiers Collection: Aerial view of West Worthing 1936

Aerial view of West Worthing 1936
Aerial view of beach at West Worthing, Sussex, in 1936

Background imagePiers Collection: Blackwall tunnel: shaft and workmen during the construction of the tunnel

Blackwall tunnel: shaft and workmen during the construction of the tunnel
1787939 Blackwall tunnel: shaft and workmen during the construction of the tunnel, 1893 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imagePiers Collection: The Bridge at St Louis, c. 1874 (chromolithograph)

The Bridge at St Louis, c. 1874 (chromolithograph)
5854253 The Bridge at St Louis, c.1874 (chromolithograph) by Welcker, T. (fl.c.1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: When built 1867-74 over the Mississippi River it was the longest in the world)

Background imagePiers Collection: The Inauguration of Stanhope and Tyne Drops, South Shields, September 1834 (litho)

The Inauguration of Stanhope and Tyne Drops, South Shields, September 1834 (litho)
5911598 The Inauguration of Stanhope and Tyne Drops, South Shields, September 1834 (litho) by Kidd, William (1796-1863); 26.9x59.7 cm; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

Background imagePiers Collection: Thumb-Nail Sketches round the Isle of Wight (engraving)

Thumb-Nail Sketches round the Isle of Wight (engraving)
1055033 Thumb-Nail Sketches round the Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thumb-Nail Sketches round the Isle of Wight)

Background imagePiers Collection: Fishing from the Old Pier at Brighton (engraving)

Fishing from the Old Pier at Brighton (engraving)
1062861 Fishing from the Old Pier at Brighton (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing from the Old Pier at Brighton)

Background imagePiers Collection: Opening of the Bristol and South Wales Union Railway and Ferry

Opening of the Bristol and South Wales Union Railway and Ferry, New Passage Hotel and Pier (engraving)
1102709 Opening of the Bristol and South Wales Union Railway and Ferry, New Passage Hotel and Pier (engraving) by English School

Background imagePiers Collection: The Tea Room at the Hotel Prince George, 1907 (silver gelatin print)

The Tea Room at the Hotel Prince George, 1907 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380727 The Tea Room at the Hotel Prince George, 1907 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: 14 East 28th Street)

Background imagePiers Collection: General view of the Chain Pier and Marine Parade in Brighton (engraving)

General view of the Chain Pier and Marine Parade in Brighton (engraving)
729666 General view of the Chain Pier and Marine Parade in Brighton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePiers Collection: The Pier (b / w photo)

The Pier (b / w photo)
728804 The Pier (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of The Pier in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, Great Britain)

Background imagePiers Collection: South Abutments and Piers of Victoria Bridge, showing the Scaffolding employed for Erecting

South Abutments and Piers of Victoria Bridge, showing the Scaffolding employed for Erecting the Tubes (engraving)
2771832 South Abutments and Piers of Victoria Bridge, showing the Scaffolding employed for Erecting the Tubes (engraving) by English School

Background imagePiers Collection: The Pier, Gorleston-on-Sea (colour photo)

The Pier, Gorleston-on-Sea (colour photo)
3094848 The Pier, Gorleston-on-Sea (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pier, Gorleston-on-Sea)

Background imagePiers Collection: Brighton and Worthing (b / w photo)

Brighton and Worthing (b / w photo)
3095819 Brighton and Worthing (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brighton and Worthing. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePiers Collection: Promenade des Anglais, Nice (colour photo)

Promenade des Anglais, Nice (colour photo)
3095200 Promenade des Anglais, Nice (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Promenade des Anglais, Nice)

Background imagePiers Collection: Dancers on the beach (colour photo)

Dancers on the beach (colour photo)
3096452 Dancers on the beach (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers on the beach. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePiers Collection: The Opening of Southport Pier (engraving)

The Opening of Southport Pier (engraving)
1612356 The Opening of Southport Pier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Southport Pier)

Background imagePiers Collection: The New Pier at Bognor, Sussex (engraving)

The New Pier at Bognor, Sussex (engraving)
1610361 The New Pier at Bognor, Sussex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Pier at Bognor, Sussex)

Background imagePiers Collection: The Wreck of the Chain Pier at Brighton (litho)

The Wreck of the Chain Pier at Brighton (litho)
1606183 The Wreck of the Chain Pier at Brighton (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wreck of the Chain Pier at Brighton)

Background imagePiers Collection: The Damage to Southend Pier (engraving)

The Damage to Southend Pier (engraving)
1606854 The Damage to Southend Pier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Damage to Southend Pier)

Background imagePiers Collection: Scenes on the New Railway in Japan between Osaka and Kobe (engraving)

Scenes on the New Railway in Japan between Osaka and Kobe (engraving)
1602464 Scenes on the New Railway in Japan between Osaka and Kobe (engraving) by Sulman, Thomas (fl.1855-1900); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePiers Collection: Scenes on the New Trans-Siberian Railway (litho)

Scenes on the New Trans-Siberian Railway (litho)
1598664 Scenes on the New Trans-Siberian Railway (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes on the New Trans-Siberian Railway)

Background imagePiers Collection: Plan and elevation of a Regency artists villa

Plan and elevation of a Regency artists villa. Floorplan shows entrance hall A, anteroom B, picture gallery C, painting room D, drawing room F, dining room G, pantry K, servants entrance L

Background imagePiers Collection: San Francisco with Alcatraz Island, California, USA, 1854 (b / w photo)

San Francisco with Alcatraz Island, California, USA, 1854 (b / w photo)
3283789 San Francisco with Alcatraz Island, California, USA, 1854 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imagePiers Collection: Music cover, The Douglas Bay Polka by Carl Hirsch

Music cover, The Douglas Bay Polka by Carl Hirsch
Music cover, The Douglas Bay Polka composed by Carl Hirsch, drawn by Alfred Concanen. circa 1860

Background imagePiers Collection: London, Chatham, and Dover railway bridgeworks at Blackfriars (engraving)

London, Chatham, and Dover railway bridgeworks at Blackfriars (engraving)
583027 London, Chatham, and Dover railway bridgeworks at Blackfriars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London, Chatham)

Background imagePiers Collection: A curious perspective view of the inside of St Pauls Cathedral, London (engraving)

A curious perspective view of the inside of St Pauls Cathedral, London (engraving)
586846 A curious perspective view of the inside of St Pauls Cathedral, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePiers Collection: Hungerford Pier during the hours of Divine Service (engraving)

Hungerford Pier during the hours of Divine Service (engraving)
587780 Hungerford Pier during the hours of Divine Service (engraving) by Cruikshank, Percy (fl.1853-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday 3 July)




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"Piers: A Timeless Connection to the Coastal Charms" From the iconic Skegness Pier, where "Skegness is So Bracing" echoes through time, to the vintage allure of a BR (ER) poster adorning its walls in 1956; they have always held a special place in our hearts. As dusk settles over Cromer Pier in Norfolk, England, one can't help but be captivated by its ethereal beauty. The fading light paints a picture-perfect scene that seems straight out of a storybook. Clevedon Pier stands proudly on the Bristol Channel coast of Somerset, offering breathtaking views as twilight descends. Bathed in soft hues and surrounded by tranquility, it's an idyllic spot for contemplation. At dawn, Southwold Pier emerges from slumber with an enchanting grace. Suffolk's gentle waves caress its wooden structure as morning light casts a golden glow upon this seaside gem. Further down the coast lies Bournemouth's vibrant beach scene - deckchairs dotting the sand and laughter filling the air. With its pier reaching out into the sparkling waters of Dorset, it becomes a hub of activity and relaxation. In Cornwall's Portreath, nature unleashes its power as stormy waves crash against the resilient pier. It stands tall amidst chaos—a testament to human resilience against Mother Nature's fury. Southwold Pier takes on yet another captivating persona at sunset when wooden groynes frame it like guardians protecting their treasure. As day gives way to nightfall, this Suffolk jewel exudes an irresistible charm. Bangor Pier in Wales beckons visitors with open arms—its elegant structure stretching gracefully into serene waters. Here you'll find solace and serenity amidst stunning natural surroundings. Plymouth Hoe boasts not only picturesque views but also a connection between land and sea through its magnificent pier. It serves as both gateway and witness to the ever-changing tides of life.