Image (c) Carol Homewood
After a week of opening in 1896 a big storm hit Brighton and destroyed the Chain Pier, also damaging the Pioneer. It broke free from its moorings at the pier in Rottingdean and fell on it's side.
After being repaired and fitted with even longer legs, the Pioneer opened again in July 1897.
Looking towards the Palace Pier from the Marina at sunset.
One of the remaining wooden pylons that carried the overhead electricity cables.
The remains of tracks west side of the marina.
The remains of the landing pier at Rottingdean.
A selection of my photographs available mounted from just £10 each.
Work has now commenced on controversial plans to alter the traffic flow and accessibility of the area between St. Peter’s and Pool Valley.
Days are numbered for most of the buildings along Pelham Terrace, Lewes Road.
Demolition has started of the old Pink Coconut Night Club.
Built in 1933. Closed as a cinema in the late 1970s, it became a Bingo Hall. This closed in 1997.
A fantastic place to share your old Brighton pics and memories with other Brightonians.
