South Pier, Blackpool
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 A view of the rides on South Pier |
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| Official name | South Pier |
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| Type | Pleasure Pier |
| Design | T P Worthington |
| Total length | 149 metres |
| Opening date | 1893 |
South Pier is one of three piers in the town of Blackpool, England. The pier contains many amusement rides, such as dogems, a Waltzer and Crazy Mouse ride.[1]
[edit] History
Work began on South Pier in 1892. It was constructed using a different method to the other two piers, the Worthington Screwpile System.[2] South pier opened in 1893 as Victoria Pier. It was renamed South Pier in 1930.[3] The pier originally included 36 shops, a bandstand, an ice-cream vendor and a photograph stall. On 20th May 1893 the Grand Pavilion was opened, with a capacity of 3000. In 1938 the entrance to the pier was widened, and the Regal Pavilion was created. This was converted into an amusement arcade in 1963.
[edit] Damage
The pier has suffered damage over the years. In 1958 a fire damaged the Grand Pavilion, followed by a further fire in 1964 which completely destroyed the pavilion.[2] It was replaced with a theatre. This theatre has since been demolished and replaced by a ride in 1998.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Blackpool South Pier - Ride on!. Retrieved on 2008-04-16.
- ^ a b c English Seaside Piers - South Pier, Blackpool. Retrieved on 2008-04-15.
- ^ Blackpool History. Blackpool Council. Retrieved on 2008-04-15.
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