In total, there were 3 piers in Brighton. There was the Chain Pier and West pier built around the same time, in the early 1900s, and then the Palace Pier in 1990. The West Pier really was a great loss.
I've been to Brighton about 15 years ago. I think this pier was already nearly demolished those days. It was an unused pier. So not a big lost I think. Probably it could collapse in a stormy weather.
it was....I witnessed guys in a speed boat shot a flare into it. I was having breakfast and watched it through the window, foggy day and early morning ....never forget....I was one of many who called the fire brigade
In total, there were 3 piers in Brighton. There was the Chain Pier and West pier built around the same time, in the early 1900s, and then the Palace Pier in 1990. The West Pier really was a great loss.
one of the sadest days for me. Brightons BEST pier burn down. I blame that nasty evil old palace pier. they couldnt hack the protentual rivalry!
I've been to Brighton about 15 years ago. I think this pier was already nearly demolished those days. It was an unused pier. So not a big lost I think. Probably it could collapse in a stormy weather.
Listed buildings in Brighton have always had a remarkable ability to burn down...
It's Fingers playin with his matches again! Hi Steve C!!!
@THEPODULE You are right guy! The Palace Pier is behind the West Pier. I was ther in this year..
Actually, the pavilion burnt down on 28th of March 2003 and the concert hall on 12th may, the same year. You caught that video in march!
It seems ironic that these piers burn so furiously when they are surrounded by water. Great loss.
I'm going Brighton next month for my birthday weekend with a couple of mates. Really excited about it, hope the girls are nice :-D!
wats palace pier and was this the second time that one burnt. went their today london to brighton bike ride
It was a fabulous pier actually.
why did they set fire to it?
No, that's the other pier, this is the West pier.
@missparisX it is not music it is a siren
I don't think anyone knows how it caught fire, I've heard it said that it might have been arson.
it was....I witnessed guys in a speed boat shot a flare into it. I was having breakfast and watched it through the window, foggy day and early morning ....never forget....I was one of many who called the fire brigade
When it is low tide there are giant bits sticking out the ground
@LLOYD19851012 Sure I remember it well, I remember the storm that destroyed it on December the 4th 1896.
i was in brighton last month... went to brighton shopping centre...went to the apple store... i see sum1 steal an iPhone
Thank you! Silly old me...... Duly amended....
me and my friend were swimming in the sea and we saw a peace fall off
@mrshllbnntt according to most pp, it was a arsonist others say it was teenagers
My cousins live there. It was awesome before it burned
its called west peir...
Such a Shame . It looked really nice even though it was Old . It was Part of Brighton and some Thugs set it alight .
they defo did like :I
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