Piers Collection (page 7)

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

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

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

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)

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)

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)

Holidaymakers on the beach, Lowestoft, Suffolk
Holidaymakers on the beach, with the pier in the background, Lowestoft, Suffolk. Date: circa 1910

Holidaymakers on the pier, Lowestoft, Suffolk. circa 1910

Grand Pier, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset
Entrance to the Grand Pier, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset. Date: 1916

West Street and North River Piers, New York City, USA
Aerial view of the West Street and North River Piers on the Hudson River, New York City, USA. Date: 1916

Rosslyn Chapel, Scotland (w / c on paper)
CW251591 Rosslyn Chapel, Scotland (w/c on paper) by Fraser, Alexander Jnr. (1828-99); 34.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; Scottish, out of copyright

View of interior (photo)
XIR162677 View of interior (photo) by French School, (10th century); Abbey of Saint-Philibert, Tournus, France; (add.info.: not sure if it is crypt; ); French, out of copyright

Postcard with images depicting views of Brighton (b / w photo)
729652 Postcard with images depicting views of Brighton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postcard with images depicting views of Brighton)

General view of people on the Chain Pier (engraving)
729643 General view of people on the Chain Pier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of people on the Chain Pier on the seafront at Brighton)

A south east view of the great town of Boston in New England in America
3617890 A south east view of the great town of Boston in New England in America, 1730-60 (etching) by Carwitham, John (1700-60); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Promenade Pier, Dover (colour photo)
3095321 Promenade Pier, Dover (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Promenade Pier, Dover. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Bowness Bay, Windermere (colour photo)
3095329 Bowness Bay, Windermere (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bowness Bay, Windermere. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Clacton Promenade (colour photo)
3095318 Clacton Promenade (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clacton Promenade. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Seaside panorama at Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 9 March 1889, with people on the cliffs in the foreground. Date: 1889

Blackwall Tunnel: two men stand in the air lock, 1894 (b / w photo)
1787938 Blackwall Tunnel: two men stand in the air lock, 1894 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Blackwall Tunnel: inspection of the subaqueous portion by dignitaries, 1895 (b / w photo)
1787936 Blackwall Tunnel: inspection of the subaqueous portion by dignitaries, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Blackwall Tunnel: crowds at the ceremonial opening, 1897 (b / w photo)
1787926 Blackwall Tunnel: crowds at the ceremonial opening, 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Blackwall Tunnel: crowd gathered at the opening ceremony, 1897 (b / w photo)
1787940 Blackwall Tunnel: crowd gathered at the opening ceremony, 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Blackwall Tunnel: a group of workers stand in the air lock, 1894 (b / w photo)
1787937 Blackwall Tunnel: a group of workers stand in the air lock, 1894 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Blackwall Tunnel: pagentry as the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII
1787923 Blackwall Tunnel: pagentry as the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, and Princess Alexandria attend the ceremonial opening of the tunnel, 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Opening of the New Pier at Deal (engraving)
1613366 Opening of the New Pier at Deal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the New Pier at Deal)

Woman perched on a wooden donkey at the seaside, with a pier in the background (unknown location) c. 1925

Pier and Auditorium, Long Beach, California, USA, in the moonlight. Date: circa 1908

Ceremony of laying the Foundation-Stones of the New Piers at the Mouth of the Tyne (engraving)
1619106 Ceremony of laying the Foundation-Stones of the New Piers at the Mouth of the Tyne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The City of New York, compliments of Rogers, Peet & Co. Wholesale and Retail Clothiers
1079275 The City of New York, compliments of Rogers, Peet & Co. Wholesale and Retail Clothiers, Broadway, Broome & Mercer Sts. NY

Pier, Parade and Bandstand, Eastbourne, East Sussex. Date: early 20th century

The Pier, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Date: early 20th century

The New Pier at New Brighton, Cheshire (engraving)
1620548 The New Pier at New Brighton, Cheshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Pier at New Brighton, Cheshire)

Leith Pier on Fire (engraving)
1626086 Leith Pier on Fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leith Pier on Fire. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 December 1871)

View from the Million Dollar Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey circa 1936. Dennis, Marlborough-Blenheim, Claridge, Brighton and Traymore hotels can be seen on the horizon. Date: c. 1936

Seaside hotels, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Ocean scene showing Traymore, Chalfonte and Haddon Hall hotels, and piers at Atlantic City, New Jersey circa 1936. Originally envisioned as a health resort

Completion of the New Tay Bridge at Dundee (engraving)
1591305 Completion of the New Tay Bridge at Dundee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Completion of the New Tay Bridge at Dundee)

The New Pier at Eastbourne (engraving)
1099620 The New Pier at Eastbourne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Pier at Eastbourne)

Views in the Isle of Wight (engraving)
1098201 Views in the Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in the Isle of Wight)

The Pier, Folkestone, Kent. circa 1900

People bathing, Britannia Beach, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
People bathing at Britannia Beach, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, with a long pier in the distance. Date: circa 1910

Watts Mortuary Chapel (engraving)
1063517 Watts Mortuary Chapel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watts Mortuary Chapel)

Elbbrucke, Hamburg, Germany
Elbbrucke ( The North Elb Bridge ), Hamburg, Germany Date: circa 1910s

Newhaven Old Pier (w / c on paper)
1216202 Newhaven Old Pier (w/c on paper) by Beverly, William Roxby (1811-99); 107.5x68.0 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear, UK; eSunderland Museums; English, out of copyright

Blackwall Tunnel: pagentry as the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII
1787925 Blackwall Tunnel: pagentry as the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, and Princess Alexandria attend the ceremonial opening of the tunnel, 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The New Pier at Aberystwith (engraving)
1610671 The New Pier at Aberystwith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Pier at Aberystwith)

Scenes in Liverpool (engraving)
1610289 Scenes in Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in Liverpool. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 29 April 1865)

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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.