The Pier, St Annes on Sea

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229560

Reference identifier

NST16092009001

Title

The Pier, St Annes on Sea

Place

St Annes on Sea

General notes

St.Annes Pier, original length 914 feet, was opened in 1885, at a cost of 20,000 pounds. In 1904, it was enlarged to include a Moorish-style pavilion to seat 1,000 people. In 1954, an amusement arcade was added to the pier's entrance, and in 1960 a restaurant was also built on the pier. Sadly, following refurbishment, the pavilion was destroyed by fire in 1974, and another serious blaze in 1982 saw the pier reduced in length to 600 feet. Postcard addressed to: Miss A.Sanderson, Bowdon, Cheshire. Message reads: "Dear E.A. Your mother arrived home safely, she had an hour to wait at station, with love from M. and I. (or J.). P.S. Many happy returns for Birthday.

Medium

Postcard

Colour

Original image size

14.10/8.80cm

Year of image

c1900

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Locator

569

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