Image (c) Carol Homewood
Demoliton of the remains of the entrance has also started in preparation for the building of the i360.
Flames engulfed the West Pier after an arson attack. There were reports that shortly before the fire started a speedboat was seen moving smartly away from the pier.
The Argus reports that the West Pier Trust plan to have the West Pier restored by 1997.
The paddling pool in the front of the photograph was still in use.
More than 20 years have passed since the southern end of the West Pier closed because of its dangerous conditions.
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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.
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