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The Architecture Of British Seaside Piers
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Author : Fred Gray
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2020-09-01
The Architecture Of British Seaside Piers written by Fred Gray and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-01 with Architecture categories.
Of all the architectural delights of British seaside resorts, the most astonishing and idiosyncratic is the seaside pier. Remarkable visual spectacles, piers are architecturally extraordinary in concept and at times outrageous in execution. They brought together the Victorian genius for technological and material innovation, architectural ambition and engineering ingenuity in the search for new designs for leisure (as well as profit) over the sea. This superbly illustrated book explores the history of the design processes leading to the architectural and engineering innovations that have allowed people to walk on water in such diverse and delightful ways. Coverage includes the development of piers into the crowning architectural glory of British seaside resorts; the key people, materials, inventions and technologies in the field, particularly the work of Eugenius Birch, the greatest pier designer; the remarkable diversity of piers ranging from the earliest simple landing stages, through staid promenade piers and the glories of fully-fledged pleasure piers, to the boisterous joys of funfair and amusement piers; the rich variety of architectural styles, including exotic 'Orientalism' and streamlined Modernism and, finally, today's contemporary prospects for renewal and reinvention.
Walking Over The Waves
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Author : Chris Foote Wood
language : en
Publisher: Whittles Pub
Release Date : 2008
Walking Over The Waves written by Chris Foote Wood and has been published by Whittles Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
In 2007, author and broadcaster Chris Foote Wood achieved a lifelong ambition - to visit every seaside pier in England, Wales and the Isle of Man - all 56 of them! In words and fascinating pictures he conveys the history, personalities past and present, the stories and legends associated with each seaside pleasure pier. From initial construction to later repair; through storms, shipwrecks and fires that sometimes led to complete destruction; they are all here - the longest, the shortest, the oldest and youngest, the finest to the most mundane. As the author enthuses, "Each pier is different, with its own personality ... some piers are much as they were when they were built in the Victorian and Edwardian eras, while others are wholly given over to entertainment and modern amusements. There's something about a pier that has universal appeal to all ages, generations and most nationalities .... Enthusiasts appreciate a pier's form and structure, while most holidaymakers are more concerned about the facilities on offer. Some are content to stroll along the pier deck, enjoying the fresh air, exercise and views over the sea while others immerse themselves in the amusement arcades and funfairs that are a major feature of most of our remaining seaside piers. Food, drink and entertainment are all the more enjoyable when taken 'over the waves'." As well as the piers themselves, Chris describes the pier railways - a welcome facility on some of the longer piers - and their associated cliff lifts. As a bonus, the multitude of facts and information make an ideal quiz - questions and answers are provided!
British Seaside Piers
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Author : Anthony Wills
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
British Seaside Piers written by Anthony Wills and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Architecture categories.
This is the only guide to all 58 extant British seaside piers, including details of location, history and current operations, archive and contemporary photography and a gazetteer.
Pier Review
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Author : Jon Bounds
language : en
Publisher: Summersdale Publishers LTD
Release Date : 2016-02-11
Pier Review written by Jon Bounds and has been published by Summersdale Publishers LTD this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-11 with Travel categories.
Fifty-five piers. Two weeks. One eccentric road trip. Before the seaside of their youth disappears forever, two friends from the landlocked Midlands embark on a peculiar journey to see all the surviving pleasure piers in England and Wales. With a clapped-out car and not enough cash, Jon and Danny recruit Midge, a man they barely know, to be their driver, even though he has to be back in a fortnight to sign on. Join Jon and Danny as they take a funny and nostalgic look at Britishness at the beach, amusement in the arcades, and friendship on the road.
Pier Review
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Author : Jon Bounds
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Pier Review written by Jon Bounds and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Amusement parks categories.
Two friends, Jon and Danny, embark on a hare-brained journey to see all the surviving pleasure piers in England and Wales, recruiting Midge (a man they barely know) as their driver, even though he has to be back in two weeks to sign on. Join them as they take a funny and nostalgic look at Britishness at the beach and friendship on the road.
British Seaside Piers
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Author : Chris Mawson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
British Seaside Piers written by Chris Mawson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Piers categories.
This volume will appeal to all those nostalgic for the traditional seaside holiday as well as all those interested in the history of seaside piers.
Lancashire S Seaside Piers
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Author : Martin Easdown
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2009-11-19
Lancashire S Seaside Piers written by Martin Easdown and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11-19 with History categories.
In this, a companion volume to his definitive history of Yorkshires pleasure piers, Martin Easdown turns his expert attention westward to the Lancashire coast. His highly illustrated survey of the piers constructed at famous resorts like Blackpool, Morecambe, Southport and St Annes-on-Sea celebrates structures that are among the most exuberant and evocative of the Victorian age. Each of these historic piers has its own character and story, yet all of them represent the optimistic style of the British seaside resort at the peak of its popularity. In those days the Lancashire coast, and Blackpool in particular, became the principal holiday destination for the workers of the nearby industrial towns during their Wakes Weeks. The piers that survive are fascinating relics of that lost age.In this meticulously researched account, Martin Easdown describes how these extraordinary buildings came to be constructed, how they were designed and financed, how they were used, and how hazards beset them fire, storm, ship collision, war damage and ever-present threat of insolvency. His entertaining book reveals and records a neglected aspect of the history of Lancashire and the northwest.
British Piers And Pier Railways
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Author : Anthony Poulton-Smith
language : en
Publisher: Whittles
Release Date : 2021-07-30
British Piers And Pier Railways written by Anthony Poulton-Smith and has been published by Whittles this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-30 with History categories.
An in-depth look at the piers and pier railways which focuses on those who worked and walked on the pierFeatures the whole history of the pier: planning, funding, design, building, railways, ships, modifications, problems, solutions, but most of all the people who ran it and worked on it
Yorkshire S Seaside Piers
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Author : Martin Easdown
language : en
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books
Release Date : 2008-08
Yorkshire S Seaside Piers written by Martin Easdown and has been published by Pen & Sword Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08 with Piers categories.
Pleasure piers are among the most distinctive and memorable creations of Victorian Britain. These magnificent and evocative buildings represent the exuberant, potimistic style of the Britsh seaside resort at the peak of its popularity, and the Yorkshire coast possessed no less than six of these extraordinary structures. In this meticulously researched and highly illustrated account, Martin Easdown tells the story of the rise and fall of Yorkshire's seaside piers. The piers he principally describes in his lively narrative are the long-lost structures at Coatham, Redcar, Scarborough, Hornsea and Withernsea, plus the country's only surviving pleasure pier at Saltburn-by-the-Sea. He looks at how they were designed and constructed, at the men who built and financed them, and at the hazards that beset them - fire, storm, ship collision, war damage and the ever-present threat. 75 b/w photos
The End Of The Pier
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Author : James C. Lee
language : en
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2016-06-21
The End Of The Pier written by James C. Lee and has been published by Troubador Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-21 with Fiction categories.
Martin Collier is a stagehand on “Seaside Spectacular” where he falls for an unattainable dancer and where he suspects that Gerry Neon, the star of the show, may be his father. Only his mother knows for sure… Set in the summer of 1985 in the northern coastal town of Grumby, The End of the Pier explores the Great British seaside resort and the much-loved Variety show. There is sea air and sand castles, comedians and jugglers; but this is no postcard from the good old days as sex and violence are never far away. …and when Martin learns something about his mother - a secret, a lie - he is compelled to search into her dark past and to confront his own painful history. “Striking, compelling… A sharply observed evocation of a dying world. The writing is superb, the characters unforgettable and the ending incredibly moving. One of the best debuts I've read. Highly recommended.” Stav Sherez, Author of A Dark Redemption “Lifts the curtain on the dark reality of summer season shows. Characters recognisable but stripped of cheap sentiment. A great read.” Tony Peers, veteran comedian, actor and producer “Fantastic! Gripping. Nostalgic. Brought back memories. I was there!” Kevin McFarlane, Technical Stage Manager, Lyceum Theatre, Crewe