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Effrosyni Moschoudi has published an intriguing novel set partly in Brighton, and in particular on the pier, in 1937 and partly in 1987 Corfu. It’s the first part of a trilogy. If you enjoy reading about the pier in fiction this is a must-buy. You can read more about the book on the Amazon Kindle ... Read more

David Marks invited us to join the team yesterday to visit the Sigma site near Lyon to see progress on the i360 pod. It was a fascinating day. We were stunned by the levels of expertise and advanced technologies that are going into this amazing structure. It’s beautifully crafted. The pod sections are due to arrive in Brighton ... Read more

How prophetic! A vision of Brighton in the future as portrayed by the Brighton Corporation Borough Surveyor’s department for Christmas 1964. Five decades later, the observation tower has arrived but the city is still waiting for the monorail. Image courtesy of Andy Garth, Brighton and Hove Stuff, 28 Western Road, HOVE, BN3 1AF

On the evening of Sunday 23rd August the final can was inserted and the i360 tower reached its complete 162m height. A small crowd watched it happen and applauded at the moment of completion. Yesterday a quiet ceremony took place attended by representatives from  Marks Barfield Architects, Hollandia, Mackley, Brighton & Hove Council and the West Pier ... Read more

Here’s a direct link to Sam Moore’s wonderful film

Sam Moore has created this stunning video of the pier. It’s both beautiful and informative showing angles on the structure which we’ve never seen before. Be prepared, it’s an emotional watch – see it here    

In case you haven’t seen it yet, the latest newsletter came out last week, read more

Local artist Lisa Holdcroft is recording the build in her own unique way. It’s a light-hearted but keenly observed and detailed record. We love it! Take a look at her work here

James Hamilton of Vertigo Shots has sent us some lovely recent photos of the pier. james@vertigoshots.com

We had a great weekend at Paddle! Thanks to everyone who dropped by to say hello. It was lovely to meet so many people and to experience first hand their curiosity and  enthusiasm for what we and @Brightoni360 are doing.

Don’t forget to visit us at the stand we’re sharing with our partners Brighton i360 at this weekend’s festival on Hove Lawns. Trust historian, Professor Fred Gray, will be giving a talk on the story of the pier at 16.45 on Saturday in the lecture theatre read more

We’re delighted to be taking a stand at this year’s festival (4th & 5th July). Trust historian Professor Fred Gray will be giving a talk on the ‘History of the West Pier, Past and Present’ on Saturday at 4.45. Hope to see you there! Read more