Eastbourne Pier, England

Eastbourne Pier, in Eastbourne is one of the most famous Victorian seaside piers in England. As you can see, It is a beautiful piece of Eastbourne's history, dating back more than 150 years. When it opened in 1870, its main purposes were: 1. Welcoming visitors by sea: Steam-powered passenger boats brought holidaymakers and day-trippers along the Sussex coast. The pier provided a landing place for passengers. 2. Entertainment and leisure: Visitors could stroll out over the sea, enjoy the fresh air, admire the coastline and socialise. 3. Attracting wealthy tourists: Eastbourne was being developed as an elegant Victorian seaside resort. The pier was intended to make the town more attractive to holidaymakers. 4. Seaside entertainment: Over time, theatres, music, concerts, cafés and amusement attractions were added. An interesting piece of history: In Victorian times, the sea was considered beneficial to people's health. Doctors often recommended fresh sea air and seaside holidays. Piers became fashionable places for people to walk, relax and enjoy the supposedly healthy sea breeze. So, originally, Eastbourne Pier wasn't built primarily for amusement rides or arcades as we think of piers today. It was built to bring visitors to Eastbourne and give them somewhere elegant to enjoy the seaside. #eastbournepier #eastbournebeach #eastbourne #sussex #rafarazziairways