The Brighton Chain Pier (Classic Reprint): In Memoriam; Its History From to 1896, With a Biographical Notice of Sir Samuel Brown, Its Designer and Constructor - Couverture souple

John George Bishop

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331095301 ISBN 13 : 9781331095309

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the rise, storms, and people behind the Brighton Chain Pier — a concise history of one iconic seaside landmark, from its beginnings to its demise in 1896, and how it shaped Brighton’s shoreside life.

This edition traces how a bustling coastal town sought a solution for passenger traffic and coastal trade. It surveys early plans, the first royal visits, and bold ideas like a breakwater, followed by years of fierce weather that tested the pier’s strength and the town’s resolve. Rich with anecdotes about towers, workers, and notable visitors, it presents a focused portrait of a landmark that once defined Brighton’s front.

• How and why the Chain Pier was built to serve passenger traffic and coastal commerce
• Impact of major storms in 1833 and 1836 and the repairs that followed
• Royal visits, local personalities, and the pier’s social role in Brighton life
• Attempts at improvements, from breakwater ideas to structural changes

Ideal for readers of local history and maritime heritage, and for anyone curious about how a beloved seaside symbol met its end.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331095301
• ISBN 13: 9781331095309
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 78
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