The West Pier Brighton - HDR

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The West Pier Brighton - HDR

The West Pier is a pier in Brighton, England. It was built in 1866 by Eugenius Birch and has been closed and deteriorating since 1975, awaiting renovation. It was Brighton’s second pier, joining The Royal Suspension Chain Pier of 1823, and it is one of only two Grade I listed piers in the UK, the other being Clevedon Pier.

Plans by the charity the West Pier Trust, which now owns the pier, to renovate it with help from the Heritage Lottery Fund, were opposed by some local residents. The local media reported that a major concern was the impact of commercial operations on the shore that were apparently required to help fund the project. The Noble brothers, owners of the Palace Pier, joined the objectors, having originally been supporters of the restoration scheme (the 1996 Year of the Pier was launched from the Palace Pier). Their reported point of view was that subsidised rebuilding, were it to happen, would represent unfair competition. The West Pier Trust said on 15 July 2008 that it was confident the West Pier would be rebuilt. Its long-term aim is to re-establish the structure, which has been destroyed by two fires, as a major tourist attraction along with the “Brighton Eye (i360) a futuristic observation tower. Further work on rebuilding the pier will not begin until construction is “well under way” on the i360.

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  • Steve & Lesley

    Steve & Lesley

    stunning work colin

  • Arrowman replied

    Thanks Steve !

  • georgieboy98

    georgieboy98

    Traditionally Brighton has had two piers for as long as I can remember so I hope this one does get rebuilt. We used to go to Brighton a lot – less than an hour down the old Brighton Road from Coulsdon. Sometimes for a day by the sea, other times for the drive and sometimes to watch the Brighton Tigers Ice Hockey team! It’s amazing how often your photos bring back memories! Great work Colin. Peter

  • Arrowman replied

    Thanks Peter, I don`t think they will ever do anything with the pier !

  • Gary Gurr

    Gary Gurr

    A fantastic treatment of a timeless classic, super work on this one Colin!

  • Arrowman replied

    Thanks Gary

  • Anna Shaw

    Anna Shaw

    That is a terrific image. Beautifully composed and stunning colours.
    xx
    Anna

  • Arrowman replied

    Thanks Anna !

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    wow, wouldnt you think that they wouldnt let it get to that state..
    great shot :)) k

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  • bobculshaw

    bobculshaw

    Wow Colin great capture of what looks to be an incredibly large restoration project!

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  • Jeff Burns

    Jeff Burns

    Beautifully done

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  • Cherubtree

    Cherubtree

    Love this…so gorgeous and original!

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  • UnEasy

    UnEasy

    Very beautiful, and a trifle sad as well – to see a place which was once a venue for many good times in such a state of decline. Yet even now, as shown by your stunning photo, it has a beauty its own.

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  • Kate Adams

    Kate Adams

    Stunning work Colin!! – very interesting renovation project!!

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  • Steven Agius

    Steven Agius

    Excellent capture Colin, shame they dont restore this past treasure.

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  • missmoneypenny

    missmoneypenny

    Superb image Colin. I took a shot of this pier just days before its demise

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  • Janis Read-Walters

    Janis Read-Wal...

    wow this is superb work, lol fab shot – is it in “all things brighton beautiful” ??

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  • ruscara

    ruscara

    What a cool shot – gorgeous!

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  • LTPhotography

    LTPhotography

    Excellent capture!

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  • dkspecial

    dkspecial

    nicely done

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  • Alomie

    Alomie

    Nice image of a pier that will never be regenerated…
    Love the HDR effect!

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  • Peter Zentjens

    Peter Zentjens

    Sad but beautiful…

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  • Kimba Vetten

    Kimba Vetten

    Congrats on you feature

  • Arrowman replied

    Wow, thanks for yet another feature with you !!

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    really great capture!

  • Arrowman replied 21 days ago

    Thanks !!

  • Daniel Bullock

    Daniel Bullock

    Superb image … got to get myself down that way soon.

  • Mike Weeks

    Mike Weeks

    Good catch Colin, the HDR only adds to the eerieness of this decaying structure

  • Daniel Bullock

    Daniel Bullock 23 days ago

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    Arrowman 17 days ago

  • Ostar-Digital

    Ostar-Digital 17 days ago

    This is awesome, it’s condition is unfortunate but it does make for a great shot.

  • Ian Ker

    Ian Ker 12 days ago

    Beautiful colouration with the sky just lightly reflected in the sea.

  • GabrielK

    GabrielK 12 days ago

    wow, this is amazing, wonderful shot

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