The Pier, Southend on Sea, Southend on Sea
A wooden pier was first built here in 1830. This was replaced by the present cast iron structure in 1889. It extends for over a mile into the sea. The buildings on it are mainly from the 20th century.
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A wooden pier was first built here in 1830. This was replaced by the present cast iron structure in 1889. It extends for over a mile into the sea. The buildings on it are mainly from the 20th century.
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