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Anne Price sent me this wonderful pre-war photo of her mother and brothers feeding pigeons on the pier. You can see the base of the famous serpent lamp columns and the distinctive ornate seatbacks that lined the perimeter of the pier

is a Brighton based company which specialises in creating visualisations for architects. The team has done some great work for Marks Barfield Architects, creators of the London Eye and the i360 soon to be built at the West Pier

Have you ever seen F10 Studios fabulous virtual tour of the pier? Take a look! https://www.westpier.co.uk/gallery/virtual-west-pier/

Some proper summer weather at last and the West Pier Market is buzzing. Go there for original one-off goods – hats, clothes, jewellery, second hand books and much more. If you’re interested in becoming a trader call 07808763830

At last, an image we can relate to! Advertising the first season after the pier’s post WW2 reopening

We posted some marvellous photos taken in 1974 by Henry Law on our gallery a while ago. Unfortunately the site was hacked and the photos disappeared. They’ll be back again soon but in the meantime, follow this BBC link to view http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-22510880

The famous starling murmuration at the West Pier features on Visit England’s new list of essential things to see  https://www.facebook.com/EnjoyEngland?sk=app_230476250419498

Nine year old Roxy Toyne from Brighton has won BBC Radio 2’s children’s short story competition for her entry ‘The Starlings of the West Pier’. It’s a wonderful evocation of the starling murmuration over the pier and how it helps a child come to terms with the death of her grandmother. Click here to read ... Read more

Whilst there is still a delay on the start of i360 construction a market will take place by the West Pier at weekends and bank holidays. Goods for sale include second hand books, original clothing, jewellery, hats and sunglasses. The West Pier cafe has opened again and will also be operating until i360 work begins.

Wonderful atmospheric photosof the pier in the 1970s sent by Barry Lucking

We should hear towards the end of March whether or not our HLF bid to restore an original 1866 kiosk has been successful – fingers crossed!

We still have fragments for sale. Most of what remains are large pieces – such as columns and lamp posts which are suitable for gardens. Here is a photo of some of the columns available. Please contact us  if you would like to view them.