Virtual Globetrotting: Piers

Virtual Globetrotting: Piers http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2009 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:20:12 -0800 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Southend Pier]]>

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Southend Pier
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-11-24 00:20:12
Southend Pier is a major landmark in Southend-on-Sea. Extending 2,158 m (1.341 miles) into the Thames Estuary, it is the longest pleasure pier in the world.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/60012/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/60012/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:20:12 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/60012/ 51.51505200 0.72215500 <![CDATA[SeaQuarium]]>

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SeaQuarium
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-17 10:30:32
The Weston-Super-Mare SeaQuarium was opened in 1995, and was placed upon the first seaside pier to be built in Great Britain for over 85 years. Situated on the beach, the aquarium is surrounded by 3 miles of sand along the coast of Somerset, with panoramic views across the estuary of Wales.

The centre contains an underwater tunnel, providing visitors with a closer look into the depths of our oceans with sharks, rays and other creatures swimming past, just inches away. It contains over 25 displays throughout the aquarium where visitors can see the beauty and terror of the oceans and creatures from the Severn estuary to the wonders of the rainforest rivers.]]>

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Abandoned Birnbeck pier
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-17 10:16:31
Birnbeck Pier is a pier in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, England. It is situated on the Bristol Channel approximately 18 miles (28 km) south west of Bristol. Birnbeck is the only pier in the country which links the mainland to an island just off shore. The pier is currently closed to the public.

The grade II* listed pier was designed by Eugenius Birch and opened in 1867. The gothic toll house and pierhead buildings were designed by local architect Hans Price.

In 2006 the pier was sold to new owners, Manchester company Urban Splash. The people of Weston-super-Mare are waiting to see the company's plans for the future of the pier, the island and its buildings.[6] In 2007 the repair work required was estimated at £4 million.[7]

A competition was launched in August 2007 by new owners Urban Splash, inviting people to submit ideas for the regeneration of the pier and island.

In March 2008 the winners of the design competition were announced. There were 95 entries for the competition from around the world and from these, a shortlist of six was chosen with Levitate Architecture and Design Studio Ltd emerging as the eventual winners, who won £25,000 and will be paid a commission fee for their work. The winning design included a dozen luxury apartments and a 50-room hotel.]]>

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Les Arènes de Palavas
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By: xgonzalezf
@ 2008-09-15 23:01:12
Capacity for 4600. Near the piers on the Mediterranean French coast. It has an exterior round shape, but an oval interior arena.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56424/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56424/ Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:01:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56424/ 43.53050200 3.93094900 <![CDATA[Plaza de Toros de Santoña]]>

Plaza de Toros de Santoña
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By: xgonzalezf
@ 2008-09-14 09:42:07
Built in 1907, just next to the pier of the fishermen town of Santoña, so called the "Ronda of the North", it was built mostly with the stone recycled of an old seawall.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56364/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56364/ Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:42:07 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56364/ 43.43927600 -3.45971820 <![CDATA[Historic Grand Pier destroyed by fire (July 28, 2008)]]>

Historic Grand Pier destroyed by fire (July 28, 2008)

Historic Grand Pier destroyed by fire (July 28, 2008)
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By: dda
@ 2008-07-28 13:31:50
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weston-super-Mare_Grand_Pier]]>

Historic Grand Pier destroyed by fire (July 28, 2008)
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By: dda
@ 2008-07-28 13:31:50
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weston-super-Mare_Grand_Pier]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54005/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54005/ Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:31:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54005/ 51.34789400 -2.98654300 <![CDATA[Crane pulling something from the water]]>

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Crane pulling something from the water
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-02-24 11:16:58
Working off of a newly constructed pier. Possibly a dredging operation.]]>

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Crane pulling something from the water
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-02-24 11:16:58
Working off of a newly constructed pier. Possibly a dredging operation.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46358/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46358/ Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:16:58 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46358/ 39.63634700 -0.21660600 <![CDATA['Welcome Home' mural on the end of Pier 31]]>

'Welcome Home' mural on the end of Pier 31

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'Welcome Home' mural on the end of Pier 31
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-23 10:25:11]]>

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'Welcome Home' mural on the end of Pier 31
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-23 10:25:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41254/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41254/ Fri, 23 Nov 2007 10:25:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41254/ 37.80785100 -122.40256200 <![CDATA[Lake Worth Pier (Showing Hurricane Frances Damage)]]>

Lake Worth Pier (Showing Hurricane Frances Damage)

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Lake Worth Pier (Showing Hurricane Frances Damage)
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2007-09-19 02:32:17
From www.floridasportsman.com:

For half a century, anglers flocked to the Lake Worth pier for a rare, land-based opportunity to catch sailfish and other pelagic species, which the Gulf Stream current bring in. On every opening day of snook season, a line of anglers stood outside the chain link fence for hours before the pier opened. Cobia, African pompano and lots of pompano were routinely caught. And, a variety of snappers lurked near the pier pilings and nearshore reefs on the pier’s south side. The fish are still there, but the access isn’t. In 2004, Hurricane Frances destroyed the pier.

But after Frances destroyed the pier in 2004, Lake Worth Mayor Marc Drautz came to angling community’s rescue and fought to get federal funds to have the pier rebuilt. The new pier is currently under construction (off site), and will be assembled in May. As many as 400 people per day would fish from the pier on a weekend day, and local anglers can’t wait to wet a line from the new structure.]]>

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Abandoned pier
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-08-20 11:48:08]]>

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Abandoned pier
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-08-20 11:48:08]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/37155/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/37155/ Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:48:08 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/37155/ 51.52943600 0.72875000 <![CDATA[Flag of Finland]]>

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Flag of Finland
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-07-17 13:20:02]]>

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Flag of Finland
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-07-17 13:20:02]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35496/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35496/ Tue, 17 Jul 2007 13:20:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35496/ 60.16065900 24.95967200 <![CDATA[Jolly Roger at the Pier amusement park]]>

Jolly Roger at the Pier amusement park
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-07-15 17:24:26
Fomerly known as Ocean City Pier Rides & Amusements]]>

Jolly Roger at the Pier amusement park
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-07-15 17:24:26
Fomerly known as Ocean City Pier Rides & Amusements]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35421/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35421/ Sun, 15 Jul 2007 17:24:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35421/ 38.32788000 -75.08564100 <![CDATA[Casino Pier]]>

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Casino Pier
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-07-13 12:38:10]]>

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Casino Pier
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-07-13 12:38:10]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35213/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35213/ Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:38:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35213/ 39.94247000 -74.06872000 <![CDATA[St. Pierre Cathedral]]>

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St. Pierre Cathedral
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By: DonMartini
@ 2007-06-03 10:32:32
There is a most remarkable cathedral, St. Pierre, opposite the Town Hall, dating from the fifteenth century, which it is said suffered severely in a great gale in 1604, which blew down its spire and many of its statues. It has never been restored, and its huge doorways, its high exterior balconies, its narrow pierced windows, evidently for bowmen, all render it in appearance a vast mediæval fortress, which it undoubtedly was. Its interior is as remarkable, and contains many altars, statues, tombs, and in its nine chapels are great paintings, notably one by Dierick Bouts, "The Martyrdom of St. Erasmus."]]>

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Clacton Pier
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By: kaiken
@ 2007-06-02 16:56:05]]>

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Clacton Pier
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By: kaiken
@ 2007-06-02 16:56:05]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34079/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34079/ Sat, 02 Jun 2007 16:56:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34079/ 51.78559800 1.15578600 <![CDATA[Eastbourne Pier]]>

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Eastbourne Pier
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By: kaiken
@ 2007-06-02 16:45:10]]>

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Eastbourne Pier
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By: kaiken
@ 2007-06-02 16:45:10]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34077/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34077/ Sat, 02 Jun 2007 16:45:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34077/ 50.76646200 0.29426900 <![CDATA[Hastings Pier]]>

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Hastings Pier
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By: kaiken
@ 2007-06-02 16:41:37]]>

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Hastings Pier
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By: kaiken
@ 2007-06-02 16:41:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34076/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34076/ Sat, 02 Jun 2007 16:41:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34076/ 50.85179300 0.57247800 <![CDATA[Family Bar]]>

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Family Bar
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By: daggerwell
@ 2007-05-31 09:02:20]]>

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Family Bar
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By: daggerwell
@ 2007-05-31 09:02:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/33995/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/33995/ Thu, 31 May 2007 09:02:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/33995/ 53.81075000 -3.06072300 <![CDATA[Unloading Containers]]>

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Unloading Containers
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-05-16 23:26:44]]>

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Unloading Containers
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-05-16 23:26:44]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32999/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32999/ Wed, 16 May 2007 23:26:44 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32999/ 39.25419700 -76.54742700 <![CDATA[Disney World - Fort Wilderness Ferry Dock]]>

Disney World - Fort Wilderness Ferry Dock

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Disney World - Fort Wilderness Ferry Dock
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-02 10:41:55]]>

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Disney World - Fort Wilderness Ferry Dock
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-02 10:41:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32294/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32294/ Wed, 02 May 2007 10:41:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32294/ 28.41352800 -81.56187100 <![CDATA[Navy Pier Ferris Wheel]]>

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Navy Pier Ferris Wheel
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-04-18 17:06:30
Stands 150 feet tall. Built for Chicago's 1893 World Colombian Exposition. It has 40 six-passenger gondolas.]]>

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Navy Pier Ferris Wheel
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-04-18 17:06:30
Stands 150 feet tall. Built for Chicago's 1893 World Colombian Exposition. It has 40 six-passenger gondolas.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/31918/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/31918/ Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:06:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/31918/ 41.89176400 -87.60711800 <![CDATA[Walton-on-the-Naze Pier]]>

Walton-on-the-Naze Pier
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-04-08 10:54:44
Walton-on-the Naze is situated on the East Coast of Britain close to the better known resort of Clacton. The original pier of 1830 can boast to being one of the earliest such structures in the country. This 300ft (91m) wooden jetty, used solely for the landing of goods and passengers, was to survive some sixty years before being severely damaged in a storm. Walton-on-the-Naze along with other East Anglian resorts had become a popular destination for passengers travelling on the 'Belle' steamers running between London to Great Yarmouth.

The Walton-on-the-Naze Hotel and Pier Company, who owned the now badly Walton-on-the-Naze Pier, rightly decided that a replacement should be built and a design by J Cochrane was accepted. The new 800ft (244m) Walton-on-the-Naze Pier opened in 1895. Successive extensions due to shoreline changes have increased the pier's overall length to 2,600ft (793m), making it the third longest pier in the country.

Along with other piers of considerable length it was important to move passengers and their luggage to the pier-head as comfortably and efficiently as technology would allow, especially in inclement weather. To this end a single-track electric tramway was installed along the pier deck. This tramway survived until 1935 when it was replaced by a rather unusual battery-powered carriage. Damaged in the fire of 1942 the battery carriage was eventually superseded by a diesel locomotive in 1948. Sadly, the railway service ceased operation in the 1970s. Along with other piers on the East Coast, storms in 1978-1979 were to cause considerable damage. At Walton-on-the-Naze massive waves battered the structure until eventually a 108ft (33m) section of the pier neck, collapsed into the sea.

Today, still owned by New Walton Pier Company who purchased it in 1937, Walton-on-the-Naze Pier plays host to a plethora of modern amusements and facilities that are all housed in an aircraft-hanger like building, at the shoreward end. Passing through the amusements the pier opens out into an uncluttered promenade, stretching as it did in its heyday towards the pier-head. Once here, Walton-on-the-Naze Pier becomes a favoured haunt of anglers. Walton-on-the-Naze Pier, like its neighbour at Clacton, may not be for the traditionalist, lacking the elegance and charm of a Victorian classic, but it still retains considerable entertainment appeal for the British tripper and, in the end, that is exactly what it was originally intended to do.]]>

Defence Munitions Centre Crombie Pier
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-03-21 09:26:01
DMC (Defence Munitions Centre) Crombie provides comprehensive multi-faceted munitions and maintenance support to the UK Armed Forces. The Centre’s primary focus is to the Royal Air Force’s Air Launched weapons. In addition to providing normal storage and processing activities, the depot provides ship mounted gun overhaul and maintenance of Naval mine and mine disposal systems.

Its facilities include an Integrated Weapon Complex (IWC) and a modern deep water explosives handling jetty, which can accept up to 49,000 tonnes displacement, that supports war vessels and Royal Fleet Auxiliaries (RFAs).]]>

Mosquito Pier
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By: Parabellum
@ 2007-03-11 18:10:06]]>

Mosquito Pier
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By: Parabellum
@ 2007-03-11 18:10:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30267/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30267/ Sun, 11 Mar 2007 18:10:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30267/ 18.14805400 -65.51366300 <![CDATA[Port Mansfeld Piers]]>

Port Mansfeld Piers
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By: gamma
@ 2007-03-08 16:51:44
Welcome to Port Mansfield, Texas

Port Mansfield is a small commercial fishing and retirement village that has grown in popularity with sport fisherman nationwide. The variety and abundance of fishing is a sportsmen's dream. Port Mansfield is famous with anglers who fish the shallow flats of the Laguna Padre for large redfish and trout, and deep sea fishermen venture into the nearby Gulf of Mexico for fish that have dominated the Texas record books for the last 25 years.

Port Mansfield is also the ideal location for barge industry location. Port Mansfield maintains an excellent channel surrounded by available waterfront and nearby off-waterfront property combined with excellent roads connecting to the future Interstate 69 NAFTA highway. Port Mansfield the perfect location for companies with barge and distribution needs.

Port Mansfield is only a 45-minutes drive from Harlingen's Rio Grande Valley International Airport. For pilots, Port Mansfield has a 3,200 foot lighted runway and fuel available. Driving from the big cities, we are 4 ½ hours from San Antonio, and about a 6-hour drive from Houston or Austin. ]]>

Cromer Pier & Pavillion Theater
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-02-22 10:34:44
There has been a Pier or jetty in Cromer since 1391. Letters granting the right to levy duties for repairs suggest that attempts at maintenance seem to have gone on until 1580. In 1582 Queen Elizabeth I granted the right to the inhabitants of Cromer to export wheat, barley and malt for the maintenance of their town and towards the rebuilding of the pier.

The last wooden jetty was built in 1846, described as a plain wooden structure it was just 70 yards long. By night, it was regulated by several bylaws, smoking was only allowed after the hour of nine o'clock when ladies would be expected to have retired for the evening. Gales damaged the jetty again so much so that it had to be dismantled and Cromer was left without a pier. This brief spell of emptiness spurred the 'pier commissioners' to consider a more fashionable structure, so it was in 1901 that the new pier opened.

At that time Cromer was served by two railway companies, The Great Eastern and the Midland and Great Northern. The great rivalry between the railway companies meant that any official occasion in the town gave them the excuse to bring dignitaries from far and near. So it was with the official opening of the pier.

The Great Eastern brought dignitaries and members of the press from London while the Midland and Great Northern ferried VIPs from as far a field as Birmingham and Bradford. The Blue Viennese Band played in the bandstand and the brochure assured visitors that 'Here, while the season lasts, strains of charming music will be constantly heard.' In 1905 the bandstand was covered to form an enclosed pavilion and the following season the first 'concert parties' performed. Throughout the 1920's and 30's the Cromer Protection Commission was responsible for selecting the concert parties at the pavilion, touring the South Coast looking at potential shows.

In 1936, one of the Pavilions most famous shows first appeared - Ronnie Brandon's 'Out the Blue'. At the outbreak of World War II the Royal Engineers removed the middle section of the pier and shows ceased for the duration of the hostilities. After the war Cromer Council advertised in the Stage for concert parties to provide shows to cover a fourteen week season. Devastating gales in 1953 demolished the Pavilion and wrecked the pier. The Government of the day granted compensation for the rebuilding of the Pavilion and the new 'Theatre' was ready in time for the 1955 season.

In 1978 the seating capacity was reduced to 440 and a new cafe, bar and foyer were built. At the same time a partnership with Richard Condon was formed. From this partnership 'Seaside Special' was created and as all regular visitors to Cromer and the Pavilion Theatre will know the show has gone from strength to strength winning the 'Pier of the Year' award in 2000.

In 2001 a new partnership was formed between North Norfolk District Council and Openwide International. This partnership has grown in strength with a major part of this focusing on ways to extend the season and increase economic growth for the Pier and Cromer.
In 2004 a further redevelopment has increased the seating capacity of the Pavilion to 510, added a restaurant called Tides, boasting the best views in town, a shop and a superb new theatre bar with extension.
Now the Pier, Pavilion Theatre, Tides Restaurant and Footprints looks forward with enthusiasm to other new and exciting chapters in this rich history… and looks back with proud and fond memories.]]>

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Herne Bay Pier Head
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-02-22 00:05:07
The landward end of the pier and the pier head are now separated by a half-mile stretch of water, two gaps having been cut by the Army as a counter-invasion measure at the beginning of World War II. Bridges to the seaward end were restored after the war, but the centre sectiion was torn down by a powerful storm in 1978,and has not been rebuilt since.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29535/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29535/ Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:05:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29535/ 51.38201400 1.11546400 <![CDATA[Steel Pier]]>

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Steel Pier
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-02-19 20:25:11]]>

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Steel Pier
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-02-19 20:25:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29444/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29444/ Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:25:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/29444/ 39.35709700 -74.41876100 <![CDATA[Jacksonville Landing, The]]>

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Jacksonville Landing, The
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By: Ozzy
@ 2007-01-21 13:42:44
The Landing. On the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, it has restaurants, a shopping mall, cocktail lounges and outdoor entertainment.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28447/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28447/ Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:42:44 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/28447/ 30.32466100 -81.65993700 <![CDATA[Ruby's Diner on Oceanside Pier]]>

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Ruby's Diner on Oceanside Pier
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By: mlc1us
@ 2006-12-16 16:33:54]]>

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Ruby's Diner on Oceanside Pier
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By: mlc1us
@ 2006-12-16 16:33:54]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27465/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27465/ Sat, 16 Dec 2006 16:33:54 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27465/ 33.19172400 -117.38866500 <![CDATA[Central Pier]]>

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Central Pier
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By: mlc1us
@ 2006-12-12 15:30:43]]>

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Central Pier
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By: mlc1us
@ 2006-12-12 15:30:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27353/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27353/ Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:30:43 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/27353/ 53.81092200 -3.05921200 <![CDATA[Port of Salina Cruz with mile-long jetty]]>

Port of Salina Cruz with mile-long jetty

Port of Salina Cruz with mile-long jetty
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By: tuttleberry
@ 2006-10-31 07:11:43
This seaport, built to accommodate transcontinental freight, opened in 1907. The quays which divide the inner and outer artificial harbors are wide enough to carry six great warehouses with electric cranes on both sides, and a number of railway tracks. The port also sports one of the largest drydocks in the world.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/25437/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/25437/ Tue, 31 Oct 2006 07:11:43 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/25437/ 16.15483100 -95.19516000 <![CDATA[Worthing Pier]]>

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Worthing Pier
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-09-15 15:16:43
Worthing Pier is a pier in Worthing, West Sussex, England. Designed by Sir Robert Rawlinson, it was opened on July 4, 1861 and remains open, although it has been completely rebuilt in that time.

During a storm in March 1913 the pier was damaged in a storm, with only the southern end remaining, completely cut off from land. A rebuilt pier was opened on 29 May 1914.

In September 1933 the pier and all but the northern pavilion were destroyed by fire. In 1935 the remodelled Art Deco pier was opened, and it is this that remains today.

The pier is owned by Worthing Borough Council (formerly the Worthing Corporation).

The Pavilion Theatre and Denton Cafe is situated at the northern, land end of the pier; at the middle is the 1935 amusement arcade, which from 1956 - 2006 carried a distinctive 'New Amusements' sign that was featured on the cover of an album by Britpop band Gene (band). The Southern Pavilion (the sea end) is currently let to a nightclub operator, but is currently unused. It has previously been used as a cafe, dance hall and to house a model railway layout. [wikipedia]]]>

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Metallic Bridgein the old harbor
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By: lizandrof
@ 2006-08-01 11:35:43
Metallic Bridge. Old harbor of Fortaleza. Point of observations of dolphins. Excellent place for tourists. Ponte Metálica. Antigo porto de Fortaleza. Ponto de observações de golfinhos. Excelente local para turistas.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/22244/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/22244/ Tue, 01 Aug 2006 11:35:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/22244/ -3.71776100 -38.51677400 <![CDATA[Choptank River Bridge and Fishing Pier]]>

Choptank River Bridge and Fishing Pier
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-07-27 19:29:57
From www.dnr.state.md.us:

The Choptank River Fishing Piers are open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. The piers are lighted, and the pier is popular because of the variety of fish that can be caught including perch, striped bass, hard heads, sea trout, and catfish. The pier is lighted for night fishing and the Dorchester County side of the pier is open and lighted year round. The pier adjoins Sailwinds Park via the walkway under the bridge.

Fishing and crabbing are the main attractions but other activities such as bicycling, walking, jogging, picnicking or sunbathing can be enjoyed.

The Talbot County side offers 25 acres of land extending upriver from the pier and there is a walking path along the Choptank River and Bolingbroke Creek. While the area offers a variety of wildlife, the piers also are an excellent observation area for birds such as osprey and Canada geese. ]]>

Choptank River Bridge and Fishing Pier
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By: AlbinoFlea
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