New Brighton Pier, Wallasey
New Brighton Pier was a pleasure and fishing pier in New Brighton, Wallasey (then part of Cheshire) in England, built during the late 1860s at a length of 600 feet (180 m). The pier helped New Brighton become a popular seaside resort, particularly with visitors from Liverpool, who would travel by ferry across the River Mersey. During World War II, the pier helped protect the River Mersey and prevent passage into Liverpool. Following expansion by Liverpool Docks, the beach became polluted and ferries to the pier ceased in 1971. By 1976, the pier was under threat of demolition and local pressure groups were established to help save it, however despite local support, the pier was operating at a loss by 1977 and was ultimately demolished in 1978.
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Marine Promenade, Wirral
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N 53.43955 ° | E -3.03652 ° |
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New Brighton Pumping Station
Marine Promenade
CH45 2JY Wirral, New Brighton
England, United Kingdom
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