Rick Gaehl on Nostr: Here are some pictures of Herne Bay Pier for #MeerMittwoch. The pier has had a ...

Here are some pictures of Herne Bay Pier for #MeerMittwoch. The pier has had a chequered history and this, its third incarnation, was completed in 1899. It was once 1.1 km long, with the pier head acting as a landing stage for steamers which couldn't get any closer to the shore. In 1978, a storm permanently severed the pier head from the rest of the pier, but it still stands today, marooned amongst the wind turbines.

Full story is here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herne_Bay_Pier

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