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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.

Much preparatory work is happening behind the scenes and visitors to the beach will have noticed the progress being made to restore the arches west of the pier. These will be an integral part of the scheme. We still don’t have a date for the start of on site construction, but will announce it as soon as we have.

is a Channel 4 drama to be broadcast 3rd – 6th December at 10pm. It stars Peter Mullan with the West Pier playing an important role. You can read a feature about it in the latest edition of Radio Times (p43).

The new landscaping scheme either side of the i360 will feature lots of original pier artefacts and its focal point will be a restored 1866 octagonal pier kiosk. It was rescued from the pier in the 1990’s and is currently dismantled and securely stored. We have recently submitted a Heritage Lottery Fund application for funding towards ... Read more

A reminder to Trust members that this year’s AGM will be held at 6pm on Thursday 15th November at the Hilton Brighton Metropole. After the formal business, Marks Barfield Associate Director, Ian Crockford, will give a talk, bring members up to date with i360 progress and answer questions from the floor.

There was such a good turn out for the sale last weekend that we’ve decided to hold another 9.30 – 12 noon on Sunday 7th October in the pier compound. Please come if you’d like to own an original, if damaged, piece of the pier. All proceeds go towards the Trust’s heritage and education activities.

In preparation for the start of i360 construction the Trust needs to clear its site. We still have some original West Pier cast iron pieces which are either damaged or surplus to requirements. This material will be offered for sale to the public for the last time this autumn. Most of the remaining available pieces are ... Read more

Brighton Swimming Club is marking Heritage Open Day with a series of  Floating Memories talks about the history of Brighton, swimming and sea bathing. http://www.floatingmemories.co.uk/category/events/