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Seaside Architecture Stamp Set
Royal Mail will issue these lovely stamps on 18th September
Read More West Pier Art
Maria Kuipers, a local artist, has been inspired by the West Pier site for some years.She is currently being funded by the Arts Council to develop a new body of work based on the changing West Pier redevelopments. She will be working in partnership with another painter on themes: Inside and Outside Spaces: Fragments: Disparate ... Read more
Read More Richard Attenborough 1923-2014
We are very sad to hear about the death yesterday of Richard Attenborough. He had a long association with Brighton starring as Pinkie in John Boulting’s film version of the Graham Greene classic ‘Brighton Rock’ and later, in 1968, directing ‘Oh! What a Lovely War’. This was filmed largely on the West Pier and remains ... Read more
Read More Pier and Lightning
There have been lots of storms recently and Ben Harvey has captured them brilliantly with the pier. This is from the weekend of 19th July. www.benharveyphotography.co.uk
Read More i360 Groundbreaking
There was a party atmosphere at the West Pier site yesterday with the opening of the newly restored arches and ground broken for the i360. It was great to see so many Trust members there – thank you for your many years of support through thick and thin . This really is the beginning of ... Read more
Read More Press Release – i360 ground-breaking & opening of restored arches
NEWS RELEASE (Brighton & Hove City Council, Brighton i360, West Pier Trust, Coast to Capital LEP) 29 July 2014 NEXT PHASE OF BRIGHTON SEAFRONT REGENERATION BEGINS The next phase of regeneration for Brighton’s western seafront around the future i360 has been formally unveiled today. This included a new creative retail quarter on Brighton beach and ... Read more
Read More i360 Groundbreaking Tomorrow
A big day for the Trust tomorrow with the official beginning of i360 project – a groundbreaking event on site, please come and join us! Also the opening of the beautifully restored arches between the West Pier site and Alfresco.
Read More West Pier Market
Yesterday was the last day of trading for the market on West Pier Trust land. The market has operated from that site for almost 20 years and has provided the Trust with a crucial income stream. Thanks to all the traders and especially the core group – it has been a pleasure working with you. ... Read more
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