by Andrew Gill | Aug 1, 2021 | Gallery, I didn’t expect that!, Places, The Man on the Clapham Omnibus
British seaside piers were originally built to enable steamers to call at resorts regardless of the tide and depth of water. However, they immediately became attractions themselves, be it for a stroll ‘on’ the sea or for the various pleasures they offered.... 
by Andrew Gill | Jul 27, 2021 | Gallery, Places, The Man on the Clapham Omnibus
This photograph of Brighton shows the Chain Pier in the distance which was destroyed by fire in 1896 and Volk’s Electric Railway which still operates today. Enjoy this original photograph from our archive. It is low resolution and has a... 
by Andrew Gill | Jul 16, 2021 | A Golden Age, Gallery, Transport
This is a delightful view of the pier in Weston-super-Mare. Today, Weston has one of the ‘newest’ Victorian piers in Britain as, following a disastrous fire a few years ago, it has been renovated and modernised. The sign over the entrance says ‘The... 