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British Seaside Piers Book

There are few symbols more redolent of the great age of the British seaside holiday than the sinuous lines of the pier stretching into the water. For generations of holidaymakers, piers at many of the country's leading seaside resorts provided an extension of the promenade and a focus for a variety of entertainments. This remarkable book draws upon the extensive collection of aerial photographs of seaside piers taken by the Aerofilms Company since 1919 to record the changing face of the British seaside over the years. It is one not to be missed by local historians, as well as holidaymakers headed for these popular destinations.Read More

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  • Edward Bowhill28 January 2010

    This book might have been better titled 'Seaside Piers from the Air', as many of the piers covered are illustrated with black and white photos from the early 20s through to the 60s. The use of aerial shots is this book's innovation, as such photos haven't been used in pier books before, and it's fascinating to see images of piers that have long gone, such as Folkestone, Rhyl, Lytham and Brighton West. The book is arranged in a clear gazetteer format (A-Z) and each pier has a concise history and several illustrations. Sadly the book was rendered out of date soon after publication with the serious fires at Weston and Fleetwood, making the archive photos of them herein all the more poignant. A worthy addition to the small number of pier books available.

  • 0711032513
  • 9780711032514
  • Chris Mawson, Richard Riding
  • 17 April 2008
  • Ian Allan
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 128
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