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Will a new West Pier rise from the ashes at last?
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| The ruins in winter |
It is now years since fire
engulfed the grand old lady of
Brighton in the most dramatic
disaster to hit the West Pier.
Lawrence Marzouk reveals
never-released coastguard
documents from that fateful
day and looks at whether a new
pier will rise again from the
wreckage.
For five years it has stood as a
stark iron skeleton rising ominously
from the sea.
To some, the fire of March 28, 2003 left
a sculpture of unworldly beauty when
set against a golden evening glow.
Others believe the charred remains
symbolise the city's inability to make
the leap from drawing board to reality.
A plan to replace the Victorian structure
with a modern pier has now
emerged, giving hope that the thousands
clustered on the beach to watch the
theatre ablaze were not witnessing the
show to end the pier.
That spring day, developers St Mowden
were meeting the city council to
finalise details of the restoration project
and bring life back to the pier, derelict
since 1975.
The West Pier Trust had finally negotiated
most of the administrative
chicanes - English Heritage and the Heritage
Lottery Fund had pledged to fund
a restoration project and the council had
agreed to planning permission.
Work was expected to start in early
2004 and finish by November 2005.
But the storms and fires of 2003 finally
ended the 30-year struggle to restore the
country's only Grade I-listed pier to its
former beauty.
On the morning of March 28, 2003,
thousands of birds which had made the
derelict pier home took flight as a plume
of white smoke snaked into the sky.
Although many witnesses reported
seeing smoke from 8.30am, the first 999
call was not made to East Sussex Fire
Brigade until 9.46am.
A man on a mobile phone reported
smoke "coming out of the left hand side
of the old pier".
As fire crews scrambled, the blaze
took hold and calls flooded in. Brighton
and Shoreham lifeboats headed for the
pier, along with the coastguard.
For the first time, The Argus can
reveal the coastguard's internal report
of the dramatic day, released under the
Freedom of Information Act.
From the first call at 9.50am to signing
off at 3.20pm, the document details how
coastguard helicopters and boats,
lifeboats, police, firefighters and fisheries
vessels desperately tried to save
the pier, but the heat, low tide and
underwater obstructions made this
impossible.
The frustration felt by the 40 beached
firefighters was tangible.
As news of the fire spread through the
city, thousands stopped to watch, bringing
traffic on the seafront to a halt.
Such a crowd had not assembled to
watch a West Pier spectacle since the
days when comedian Max Miller packed
out the theatre.
Onlookers brought sandwiches for the
excursion and others settled with a
pint to watch the display with guilty
pleasure.
Matt Rivers, assistant manager at The
Fortune of War seafront pub, said the
beach was packed.
He said: "I remember somebody coming
in saying I think the pier is on fire'
and we went outside and there was so
much smoke.
"People were awestruck but it was sad
to see the relics being burnt.
"The smoke was green and yellow,
mostly to do with the bird muck and
paint. It was quite toxic."
At 10.20am, East Sussex Fire and Rescue
Service radioed to the coastguard
revealing that a black speed boat had
been spotted racing away from the pier
just before the fire started.
By 11am, security staff at Brighton
Marina were being quizzed and the
register of boats was pored over.
Engulfed
But later that evening police traced
the owners from CCTV footage, discovering
that the boat's occupants were
sightseers.
Lifeboats in the meantime were busy
turning away small boats from the seaward
end of the pier.
Adam Trimingham, former reporter
at The Argus, who covered the story that
day, said: "I had just got to the beach and
it was smouldering.
"I could tell it was going to go up in
five minutes - it had always been a fire
risk.
"It was a huge fire which engulfed the
pier and the black smoke could be smelt
everywhere. All the hope was burnt
away that day and we knew it was the
end of the story.
"There had been an incredible affection
for the West Pier.
"The firefighters just stood on the
beach knowing there was nothing they
could do. They must have felt awfully
frustrated.
"If there had been action in the 1970s
it would probably be here today. It was
incredibly sad."
The roar of the blaze was punctuated
by the sound of masonry and burning
wood crashing down and debris spread
for miles around Brighton, leading to a
number of alerts to passing vessels.
According to the coastguard log,
police reported a suspect swimming out
to sea at 10.32am.
A few minutes later he was plucked
out of the Channel by crew on a lifeboat.
The report reads: "It would appear
that he was trying to get out far enough
so that he could take photographs with
the camera which was slung around his
neck."
Four firefighters used pumps on a tug
to dampen the red-hot structure in a bid
to prevent it buckling and falling into
the sea.
By noon, the flames had begun to die
down and the ghostly remains gave out
an orange glow.
In a bid to mark the majestic pier's
destruction, Giuseppe Colasurdo had
flung open the windows of Alfresco's
restaurant and played Pavarotti's
Nessum Dorma at full volume.
As the wind direction changed midafternoon,
the fire picked up again and
the west kiosk, once a clairvoyant's
booth, was engulfed in flames.
The seafront became covered in a thin
blanket of smoke.
As dusk fell, debris from the fire
drifted out to sea and souvenir hunters
started to arrive on the beach.
Meanwhile, demonstrators handed
out leaflets against the Iraq war, which
had started just days before.
In a strange twist, The Argus received
a letter from a man calling himself Piers
Burns who claimed he set fire to the pier
as a protest against the Iraq war. This,
like all other theories, led to a dead end.
Acting Assistant Chief Constable Graham
Cox, who was a superintendent at
the time, said: "We always suspected
that its ignition was not an accident - it
is difficult to imagine how that could
have happened.
"There was a sense of sadness - anyone
who has been in Brighton a long
time felt the same.
"It was always going to be a difficult
investigation and we knew it was going
to be hard to get to the bottom of it.
"There were a lot of conspiracy theories
but all lacked any evidence.
"My hope is that five years on we will
have something that replaces it. A modern
pier would be fantastic."
Later in the evening of March 28, security
guards were deployed around the
pier's entrance to keep the public away
as a safety precaution.
The coastguard incident log ends with
the words: "The pier at this time was just
a pile of twisted metal."
Following another fire on May 11,
hope of St Mowden's restoration plan lay
in tatters.
The West Pier Trust has since
concentrated much of its efforts on the
construction of the i360, dubbed the
Brighton Eye.
The 172m-high needle with an ascending
and descending circular viewing
platform will be built at the foot of the
wrecked West Pier.
Like so many projects in the city, construction
work has been hit by various
delays and a new start date is expected
this summer.
But behind the scenes, designs for a
modern West Pier are being drawn up.
The West Pier Trust is in negotiations
with a company which wants to build a
new attraction on the site of the current
structure's remains.
The plans will feature a modern
design and include a rebuild of the
famous concert hall which was the centrepiece
of the original pier.
An exclusive hotel, restaurants and
conference centre are among the options
being looked at for the development.
Architects are already drawing up plans
for the scheme.
This project has been held up by the
i360 and firm details of the proposal are
not expected to be released until work
starts on the needle.
Geoff Lockwood, chief executive of
the West Pier Trust, said: "My first reaction
after the fire was of suspicion.
"It was sad that it had gone but I was
not overly concerned about the
prospects of restoration after that fire.
The second fire was the most serious.
"Everyone involved agrees that we
have to get the i360 scheme under way
before work on the sea-based pier, so it is
on hold for two or three months.
"We want the sea-based pier to be
similar to i360 - contemporary and
reflecting the heritage.
"It is not going to be for gambling or a
funfair, which the West Pier never was."
Mr Trimingham, now a columnist
with The Argus and a long-time supporter
of the West Pier, added: "It will
not be the old West Pier but in 1866 it was
a pioneering design and we can have
another pioneering pier today.
"Piers have had a bad time in the
1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s but I think
there is room in Brighton for two piers."
See The Argus on Wednesday for an eight-page photo supplement marking the fifth anniversary of the burning of the West Pier.
6:52am Tuesday 25th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: censored, Brighton on 12:01pm Tue 25 Mar 08
I just hope whatever is replacing it is architecturally sound, and not some ghastly wet dream of glass and steel.
I just hope whatever is replacing it is architecturally sound, and not some ghastly wet dream of glass and steel.
Posted by: jayne, hove on 12:30pm Tue 25 Mar 08
we need something architecturally truly beautiful and contemporary dare i say even eco friendly, not pastiche or a glass box. an attraction for some of the more cultural members of society to balance the palace pier. it would be nice to see beautiful art/sculptures and seating with views and wide walkways, great lighting and a link from volks railway or a bus link and a jetty. i would like to see unusual metal, a structure that would age well and not jar, with good use of glass and combining rock and wood with contemporary accents. no arcades tacky rides or vending machines.
we need something architecturally truly beautiful and contemporary dare i say even eco friendly, not pastiche or a glass box. an attraction for some of the more cultural members of society to balance the palace pier. it would be nice to see beautiful art/sculptures and seating with views and wide walkways, great lighting and a link from volks railway or a bus link and a jetty. i would like to see unusual metal, a structure that would age well and not jar, with good use of glass and combining rock and wood with contemporary accents. no arcades tacky rides or vending machines.
Posted by: Paul, Brighton Seafront on 1:24pm Tue 25 Mar 08
I hope it is saved. An exquisite example of Victorian engineering.
A crime that it was left to rot and then burnt, stripping it of it's original character. I suspect the [bold]noble[/bold] Eugenius Birch will be turning in his grave.
I hope it is saved. An exquisite example of Victorian engineering.
A crime that it was left to rot and then burnt, stripping it of it's original character. I suspect the
noble Eugenius Birch will be turning in his grave.
Posted by: A. Councillor, Brighton on 1:30pm Tue 25 Mar 08
[quote][bold]jayne[/bold] wrote:
we need something architecturally truly beautiful and contemporary dare i say even eco friendly, not pastiche or a glass box. an attraction for some of the more cultural members of society to balance the palace pier. it would be nice to see beautiful art/sculptures and seating with views and wide walkways, great lighting and a link from volks railway or a bus link and a jetty. i would like to see unusual metal, a structure that would age well and not jar, with good use of glass and combining rock and wood with contemporary accents. no arcades tacky rides or vending machines.[/quote] You mean new apartments? Sorry... contemporary living space units. Including affordable ones, or something.
jayne wrote:
we need something architecturally truly beautiful and contemporary dare i say even eco friendly, not pastiche or a glass box. an attraction for some of the more cultural members of society to balance the palace pier. it would be nice to see beautiful art/sculptures and seating with views and wide walkways, great lighting and a link from volks railway or a bus link and a jetty. i would like to see unusual metal, a structure that would age well and not jar, with good use of glass and combining rock and wood with contemporary accents. no arcades tacky rides or vending machines.
You mean new apartments? Sorry... contemporary living space units. Including affordable ones, or something.
Posted by: Baz, Godalming on 1:30pm Tue 25 Mar 08
They could always use the wood from the boat that sank in January.
They could always use the wood from the boat that sank in January.
Posted by: Flat Foot Soozie, Brunswick Square on 1:38pm Tue 25 Mar 08
Comments have been halted on the other article about the mysterious, ignoble burning down of the Pier.
Comments have been halted on the other article about the mysterious, ignoble burning down of the Pier.
Posted by: Paul, Brighton Born & Bred, Brighton on 1:47pm Tue 25 Mar 08
Hearing the news on the morning the pier caught fire, I went down to see its sad demise. It was a truly awful day for Brighton.
However, I do hope that a new pier will emerge & some time this millenium!
I agree that it should steer well clear of the truly awful Day-Trippers Paradise that is the Palace Pier.
Although there will no doubt need to be a business case to justify the expense of building a new pier, it would be highly regrettable if access is restricted to the general public via a "levy" E.G. having to pay to stay in a hotel or visit a theatre. Such options are not mutually exclusive & the public should have the ability to choose whether they simply want to enjoy the views & walk out over the sea or stay at a hotel, see a show, have a meal etc.
I'll never forgive (ig)Noble - what an oxymoron that is! - for renaming the Palace Pier just to create the illusion there is only one pier in Brighton. How were they allowed to do that? I'm sure you can't rename stately homes, famous landmarks etc? It's a bit like changing Stonehenge to Stone Circle.
Hearing the news on the morning the pier caught fire, I went down to see its sad demise. It was a truly awful day for Brighton.
However, I do hope that a new pier will emerge & some time this millenium!
I agree that it should steer well clear of the truly awful Day-Trippers Paradise that is the Palace Pier.
Although there will no doubt need to be a business case to justify the expense of building a new pier, it would be highly regrettable if access is restricted to the general public via a "levy" E.G. having to pay to stay in a hotel or visit a theatre. Such options are not mutually exclusive & the public should have the ability to choose whether they simply want to enjoy the views & walk out over the sea or stay at a hotel, see a show, have a meal etc.
I'll never forgive (ig)Noble - what an oxymoron that is! - for renaming the Palace Pier just to create the illusion there is only one pier in Brighton. How were they allowed to do that? I'm sure you can't rename stately homes, famous landmarks etc? It's a bit like changing Stonehenge to Stone Circle.
Posted by: ah, brighton on 1:52pm Tue 25 Mar 08
Hopefully it will be a structure that the residents of Brighton can enjoy and not like the (less than) Noble monstrosity.
"whoever" burnt the west pier down should not get away with it.
Hopefully it will be a structure that the residents of Brighton can enjoy and not like the (less than) Noble monstrosity.
"whoever" burnt the west pier down should not get away with it.
Posted by: paul, brighton on 2:02pm Tue 25 Mar 08
"An exclusive..."
I sincerely hope not.
Whatever the outcome, it shouldn't be 'exclusive' it should be public and 'inclusive'.
"An exclusive..."
I sincerely hope not.
Whatever the outcome, it shouldn't be 'exclusive' it should be public and 'inclusive'.
Posted by: eg, HOVE on 2:16pm Tue 25 Mar 08
Here we go again, it will never happen, just remove whats left and be done with.
if they couldnt restore the original in 30 years, then there sod all chance that anything new will appear. Its a pipe dream. So tired of hearing about this pier, and its supposed i360.
Here we go again, it will never happen, just remove whats left and be done with.
if they couldnt restore the original in 30 years, then there sod all chance that anything new will appear. Its a pipe dream. So tired of hearing about this pier, and its supposed i360.
Posted by: zzzzz, brighton on 2:26pm Tue 25 Mar 08
Something that brings in the crowds and puts Palace Pier in trouble would be good
Karma
Something that brings in the crowds and puts Palace Pier in trouble would be good
Karma
Posted by: flat foot soozie, brunswick square on 2:42pm Tue 25 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Flat Foot Soozie[/bold] wrote:
Comments have been halted on the other article about the mysterious, ignoble burning down of the Pier.[/quote] sorry readers but another,problem with mentel health imposter the real soozie
Flat Foot Soozie wrote:
Comments have been halted on the other article about the mysterious, ignoble burning down of the Pier.
sorry readers but another,problem with mentel health imposter the real soozie
Posted by: aa, brighton on 3:01pm Tue 25 Mar 08
Now, now everyone - I think you are being too harsh on the Noble organisation...
The following is purely coincidental and no proof of anything has ever been found.
Feb 2003 A fire caused by the ghost train led to the helter skelter burning down. A nice insurance claim and no hassle getting rid a "historic" attraction.
Mar 2003 A second fire at the West Pier just as it was looking like being resurrected.
Now, now everyone - I think you are being too harsh on the Noble organisation...
The following is purely coincidental and no proof of anything has ever been found.
Feb 2003 A fire caused by the ghost train led to the helter skelter burning down. A nice insurance claim and no hassle getting rid a "historic" attraction.
Mar 2003 A second fire at the West Pier just as it was looking like being resurrected.
Posted by: rb, brighton on 3:24pm Tue 25 Mar 08
knowing this council it will have to involve shopping to even be considered. department-store-on-
sea anyone? and the i360 is already a blinking joke, one more thing to keep residents from enjoying the seafront unless they want to navigate through yet more queues of bewildered tourists.
knowing this council it will have to involve shopping to even be considered. department-store-on-
sea anyone? and the i360 is already a blinking joke, one more thing to keep residents from enjoying the seafront unless they want to navigate through yet more queues of bewildered tourists.
Posted by: Jan Tozer, Brighton on 3:34pm Tue 25 Mar 08
They-(whoever?)-The powers that be, could have at least saved the little white hut ( known as the clairvoyant's hut)that survived the blaze of 2003. It became a symbol of hope for a while that maybe the powers that be, could be persuaded to give Brighton back its heritage. Sadly, when I saw that,the little white hut was allowed to fall into the sea, all hope seemed to sink with it. Jan(Brighton artist)
They-(whoever?)-The powers that be, could have at least saved the little white hut ( known as the clairvoyant's hut)that survived the blaze of 2003. It became a symbol of hope for a while that maybe the powers that be, could be persuaded to give Brighton back its heritage. Sadly, when I saw that,the little white hut was allowed to fall into the sea, all hope seemed to sink with it. Jan(Brighton artist)
Posted by: glenda, seafront on 4:38pm Tue 25 Mar 08
One of the beneficiaries of the mysterious fire would be the West Pier Developers St Mowden. There was always talk of a different structure being built but they kept meeting opposition whilst the Pier proudly hung on. The fire put an end to that. If they are so keen on saving the West Pier Im sure they still could if they really wanted to instead of pouring concrete into the sea.
One of the beneficiaries of the mysterious fire would be the West Pier Developers St Mowden. There was always talk of a different structure being built but they kept meeting opposition whilst the Pier proudly hung on. The fire put an end to that. If they are so keen on saving the West Pier Im sure they still could if they really wanted to instead of pouring concrete into the sea.
Posted by: Amme, Worthing on 6:44pm Tue 25 Mar 08
Will a new West Pier rise from the ashes at last? No
Will a new West Pier rise from the ashes at last? No
Posted by: Alan, BN2 on 6:46pm Tue 25 Mar 08
This is where Frank Gehry's efforts should be targetted. Forget those peculiar towers in Hove and create something fabulous in the sea.
This is where Frank Gehry's efforts should be targetted. Forget those peculiar towers in Hove and create something fabulous in the sea.
Posted by: Gino, Portslade on 8:45am Wed 26 Mar 08
Paul, I hardly know any Brightonians who call it the "Brighton Pier" anyway. Everyone I know still refers to it as the "Palace Pier". And it's still a sh*thole, whatever you call it.
Paul, I hardly know any Brightonians who call it the "Brighton Pier" anyway. Everyone I know still refers to it as the "Palace Pier". And it's still a sh*thole, whatever you call it.
Posted by: Piersman, Devon on 1:56pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Of course Brighton should have 2 piers; can you imagine Blackpool without its 3? An iconic new West Pier should restore some of the style that has been lost to the town, oops city, over the last few decades.
Of course Brighton should have 2 piers; can you imagine Blackpool without its 3? An iconic new West Pier should restore some of the style that has been lost to the town, oops city, over the last few decades.
Posted by: Alex on 5:04pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]A. Councillor[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]jayne[/bold] wrote: we need something architecturally truly beautiful and contemporary dare i say even eco friendly, not pastiche or a glass box. an attraction for some of the more cultural members of society to balance the palace pier. it would be nice to see beautiful art/sculptures and seating with views and wide walkways, great lighting and a link from volks railway or a bus link and a jetty. i would like to see unusual metal, a structure that would age well and not jar, with good use of glass and combining rock and wood with contemporary accents. no arcades tacky rides or vending machines.[/quote] You mean new apartments? Sorry... contemporary living space units. Including affordable ones, or something.[/quote] Don`t you mean "prison cells" or " cramped, overpriced shoeboxes"?
A. Councillor wrote:
jayne wrote: we need something architecturally truly beautiful and contemporary dare i say even eco friendly, not pastiche or a glass box. an attraction for some of the more cultural members of society to balance the palace pier. it would be nice to see beautiful art/sculptures and seating with views and wide walkways, great lighting and a link from volks railway or a bus link and a jetty. i would like to see unusual metal, a structure that would age well and not jar, with good use of glass and combining rock and wood with contemporary accents. no arcades tacky rides or vending machines.
You mean new apartments? Sorry... contemporary living space units. Including affordable ones, or something.
Don`t you mean "prison cells" or " cramped, overpriced shoeboxes"?
Posted by: the cnut on 5:19pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Way I see it, none of the wooden decking would have been usable anyway, so really whoever set the fire has actually cut the cost of rebuilding cos it`s saved them having to remove the wood, and just left the iron supports. these can now be removed for restoration (did you really think theyu could be restored in situ?) then new wooden decking put on top of them, with new buildings to the original drawings and specifications as those which were destroyed in the fires. Complete with the big red "West Pier" sign which was there before. All wood could be fireproofed this time, just to upset the No-Balls camp. Or could the fire have been an insurance job?
Either way, perhaps someone should burn the whole Palace Pier and complete the set? See how No-Balls like it
Way I see it, none of the wooden decking would have been usable anyway, so really whoever set the fire has actually cut the cost of rebuilding cos it`s saved them having to remove the wood, and just left the iron supports. these can now be removed for restoration (did you really think theyu could be restored in situ?) then new wooden decking put on top of them, with new buildings to the original drawings and specifications as those which were destroyed in the fires. Complete with the big red "West Pier" sign which was there before. All wood could be fireproofed this time, just to upset the No-Balls camp. Or could the fire have been an insurance job?
Either way, perhaps someone should burn the whole Palace Pier and complete the set? See how No-Balls like it
Posted by: Tuvalu Resident, Brighton on 10:52pm Wed 26 Mar 08
My family come from Blackpool which also has a large number of attractions owned by a certain company. Ask any Blackpool local how many times a slightly run down asset has 'gone on fire' and you'll see a pattern emerging. Allegedly.
My family come from Blackpool which also has a large number of attractions owned by a certain company. Ask any Blackpool local how many times a slightly run down asset has 'gone on fire' and you'll see a pattern emerging. Allegedly.
Posted by: north east, northeast england on 11:16pm Wed 26 Mar 08
being a ex resident i hope they build a replica of the original beautiful building in keeping with the rest of surrounding buildings. i am appalled what was such a valuable building to the uk was allowed to fall into such a state of disrepair intially with our heritage up in smoke, all because of money which by now would have paid for itself time over!
being a ex resident i hope they build a replica of the original beautiful building in keeping with the rest of surrounding buildings. i am appalled what was such a valuable building to the uk was allowed to fall into such a state of disrepair intially with our heritage up in smoke, all because of money which by now would have paid for itself time over!
Posted by: Sue Shorey, London on 7:59pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I was so up set the day my sister told me that the West pier had been burnt down, see i live in london but i wanted to start a campain to re-build english piers, i was over joyied when she told me that it was to be re-built but so saddened when it was set a light. i still feel with tecnology we have today it could be re-built very simular maybe not with the same materials but if they can build north sea oil rigs this project is not un possible to re-build west pier, i know if i had the money i would i really hope there is people who will back me on this.
I was so up set the day my sister told me that the West pier had been burnt down, see i live in london but i wanted to start a campain to re-build english piers, i was over joyied when she told me that it was to be re-built but so saddened when it was set a light. i still feel with tecnology we have today it could be re-built very simular maybe not with the same materials but if they can build north sea oil rigs this project is not un possible to re-build west pier, i know if i had the money i would i really hope there is people who will back me on this.
Posted by: Sue Shorey, London on 8:08pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]north east[/bold] wrote:
being a ex resident i hope they build a replica of the original beautiful building in keeping with the rest of surrounding buildings. i am appalled what was such a valuable building to the uk was allowed to fall into such a state of disrepair intially with our heritage up in smoke, all because of money which by now would have paid for itself time over! [/quote] I agree with you totally i also think that a replica should be built i have seen the plans for what they do want to build in place and i hate it. i agree with the say that we have to move forward but not where our english heritage is concerned. Most people have a good idea who was responceable for the fire but it wont bring it back unless we stand against the building of that horried 360 nasty thingit will be out of place, i also think they should re-build the chain pier also. Good Luck Brighton.
north east wrote:
being a ex resident i hope they build a replica of the original beautiful building in keeping with the rest of surrounding buildings. i am appalled what was such a valuable building to the uk was allowed to fall into such a state of disrepair intially with our heritage up in smoke, all because of money which by now would have paid for itself time over!
I agree with you totally i also think that a replica should be built i have seen the plans for what they do want to build in place and i hate it. i agree with the say that we have to move forward but not where our english heritage is concerned. Most people have a good idea who was responceable for the fire but it wont bring it back unless we stand against the building of that horried 360 nasty thingit will be out of place, i also think they should re-build the chain pier also. Good Luck Brighton.
Posted by: Sue Shorey, London on 8:11pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Here in south london where i live they are thinking of re-building Crystal Palace very simular to the old one that burnt down so if they can do that they can re-build the West pier.
Here in south london where i live they are thinking of re-building Crystal Palace very simular to the old one that burnt down so if they can do that they can re-build the West pier.
Posted by: Sue Shorey, london on 8:22pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[bold]bold[/bold] SAVE WEST PIER, RE-BUILD IT,HOPE MY LOTTERY NUMBERS COME IN AND I WIN MILLIONS IT WOULD BE RE-BUILT MY PROMISE BUT I MUST OMIT IT WOULD HAVE TO BE MILLIONS... RE-BUILD THE PIER...
SAVE WEST PIER, RE-BUILD IT,HOPE MY LOTTERY NUMBERS COME IN AND I WIN MILLIONS IT WOULD BE RE-BUILT MY PROMISE BUT I MUST OMIT IT WOULD HAVE TO BE MILLIONS... RE-BUILD THE PIER...
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