Piers of England and Wales

The seaside piers of England and Wales were built in an age when the population started to flock to the coast for entertainment and holidays. These iconic structures stretching into the sea first became popular in the Victorian era, and as the crowds flocked to them, they offered a world of fun and pleasure as well as the opportunity to promenade out into the sea and wind, above the waves.

Alongside the ubiquitous café, the entertainment varied from bandstands and swimming pools to casinos ...