Southend Pier
Easdown, Martin2007
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Southend-on-Sea's famous landmark is the longest seaside leisure pier in the world and has given sterling service in times of war and peace. Loved by millions of visitors, Southend pier is truly one of the icons of the British seaside. This book is an extensive pictorial survey of the pier from its inception in 1830 up to 2007, celebrating 'the heart of Southend' and its everlasting appeal to residents and visitors alike.
Main title:
Southend Pier / Martin Easdown.
Author:
Imprint:
Tempus, 2007.
Collation:
128 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
The original wooden pier 1830-87The splendour of the new iron pier 1887-1918Golden inter-war years 1918-45Post-war boom then bust 1945-80The doughty survivor 1980-present.
ISBN:
9780752442150 (pbk)0752442155
Language:
English
BRN:
2513143