Pier Collection (page 5)

Sunset at St Leonards, Hastings, Sussex, throws the pier into relief. St Leonard s
Sunset at St Leonard s, Hastings, Sussex, throws the pier into relief. St Leonards pier has suffered during the war years from gales, fire and cutting into for defence purposes. 31 March 1946

Littlehampton Secular, Pier
View of Littlehampton Pier 1899, windmill in background. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No PH5652/2

The Esplanade, Dunoon, early 1900s

Panorama of Teignmouth, early 1900s

Southend Pier, Victorian period

Ventnor, Isle of Wight, viewed from East Cliffs - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Sandown, Isle of Wight, viewed from Battery Gardens - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Unloading coal at Lamlash Old Pier, Isle of Arran, Scotland - Painted by artist Alexander Cameron for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon - Painted 1945 Date: 1945

Worlebury, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Beach at Ramsgate, Kent - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Beach at Totland Bay, Isle of Wight - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Herne Bay, Kent, viewed from the Pier - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Pier Head, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, viewed from the Harbour - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

India House, Manchester, 1912 (oil on canvas)
3518772 India House, Manchester, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Valette, Adolphe (1876-1942); 142x86 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: A sheltered view down the River Medlock in Manchester)

Eastbourne Bandstand and Pier at dawn, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Rainbow over the Brighton Palace Pier, City of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Pier and sands, New Brighton, Merseyside (colour litho)
7153953 Pier and sands, New Brighton, Merseyside (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pier and sands, New Brighton, Merseyside)

Newlyn: Catching up with the Cornish Telegraph
CH27460 Newlyn: Catching up with the Cornish Telegraph by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Off Sunderland, 1871 (oil on canvas)
TW429362 Off Sunderland, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Mills, R. (fl.1871); 25.5x37.8 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear, UK; eSunderland Museums; British, out of copyright

Clevedon Pier at sunset, Severn Estuary looking towards Wales

Blasket islands from the Dunquin pier (D√∫n Chaoin). Dingle peninsula, County Kerry, Munster province, Ireland

Mia Reef luxury resort, Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Britannia Pier, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
A man sits in a deck chair with his feet up on the railing of Britannia Pier, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. The beach is in the background Date: 1992

UK, England, Dorset, Bournemouth, from Boscombe Pier

St Vincent and The Grenadines, Mustique, Brittania Bay, Basils Bar

Caribbean, Antigua, Dickinson Bay, Dickinson Bay Beach, Warri Pier Restaurant

Pier in Formentera turquoise waters, Formentera, Baleric Islands, Spain

Full moon above beach baskets and pier, Ahlbeck, Usedom island, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Glenelg, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Glenelg, 1901. Glenelg, a suburb of Adelaide on Holdfast Bay in Gulf St Vincent, established 1836, the oldest European settlement on mainland South Australia

Fort Myers Pier at Sunset, Florida, USA

Skiffs at the town docks in Jonesport, Maine

Rosehearty, c1909. Artist: Robert Weir Allan
Rosehearty, c1909. From The Studio Volume 46. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]

Llandudno sunrise
Llandudno Pier at low tide and sunrise with reflections in water of the pier and rocks North Wales

Pier on Keszthely beach, Keszthely, Lake Balaton, Hungary

Scarborough / Pier 1895
Scarborough, Yorkshire: the pier, which was washed away in a storm in 1905 and has never been rebuilt Date: 1895

Rothesay Pier, Rothesay, Bute, Scotland at night
Rothesay Pier, Scotland at night. Date: circa 1930s

Man fishing, Fingle Bridge, Dartmoor National Park, Devon
Man fishing near Fingle Bridge, a 17th-century stone arch packhorse bridge over the River Teign near Drewsteignton, Dartmoor National Park, Devon. Date: 1974

The Pier, Clevedon, England
The Pier, Clevedon, near Nailsea, Somerset, England. Date: 1909

The Mimosa Daily Mail arrives in Nice
An aeroplane arriving in Nice to deliver copies of the Mimosa Daily Mail, a special Riviera edition of the newspaper for people enjoying some winter sunshine in the fashionable South of France

Russian Submarine at the pier in Saint Petersburg

Fishing on Trillium Lake with Mount Hood, part of the Cascade Range, reflected in the still waters, Oregon, United States of America, North America

Dom LuAis I Bridge in Porto, Portugal
Dom LuAis I Bridge in Porto from a boat in Douro river. The Dom LuAis I Bridge is a double-decked metal arch bridge that spans the Douro River between the cities of Porto

Co Donegal, Harbour at Rinnalea Point, Near Cruit Island, Ireland

Wareham Quay
A view of the Wareham Quay towards dusk in the early summer, with reflections of the historic buildings

Brighton Pier and Ferris Wheel beside the beach, England, UK

Gone
A jetty in Busaiteen bay, Muharraq; overlooking Manama in the background. Long exposure image

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"Piers: A Journey Across Continents and Time" From the iconic Liverpool & Mersey Tug gracefully gliding through the waters, to the Sturgeon Bay Lighthouse illuminating Door County's Wisconsin coastline, piers hold stories of their own. Traveling westward, we find ourselves at the enchanting Bay of Avalon on Santa Catalina Island in California, where a pier stands as a gateway to endless adventures. As dusk settles over Clevedon Pier in Somerset, England, its silhouette against the Bristol Channel coast paints a picture of tranquility and nostalgia. Further along the Welsh shores lies Mumbles Pier with its steadfast companion - Mumbles Lighthouse - standing tall amidst Gower's breathtaking landscapes. Across Europe's borders lies Trieste in Italy; here, Grand Canal boats navigate under moonlit skies while passing by charming piers that have witnessed centuries of history unfold. Meanwhile, Saltburn by the Sea welcomes visitors with its Cliff Tramway leading down to a picturesque pier that embraces both nature's beauty and human ingenuity. Between tides that ebb and flow lie secrets untold; these hidden treasures can be discovered when exploring Wigan Pier or delving into Plymouth's rich maritime heritage captured in vintage photographs like "Plymouth / Pier 1907" (10170815). Just as diverse as these they are cars like Jaguar XK8 (convertible), 1997 Blue - representing an era when driving along coastal roads was synonymous with freedom and adventure. Whether it be witnessing bustling trade routes or simply enjoying leisurely strolls by the water's edge, piers stand as timeless symbols connecting us to our past while offering glimpses into our future. So next time you encounter a pier on your travels or even within your hometown, take a moment to appreciate its significance – for beyond their physical structures lie tales waiting to be told.