Brighton West Pier, The Rise and Fall

Short documentary about Brighton's Victorian landmark. Filmed in 2003 when the pier was targeted by arsonists.

To find out more about the Brighton West Pier please visit - http://www.westpier.co.uk

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[jason78969]

I am old enough to recall using the West Pier in the 1960s. At that time both piers were popular and folk often visited both. I do hope the West Pier can somehow arise again. With careful planning it need not compete with the neighbour.

[Bignadim]

@2012Mrlego Nope build it like weston super mares new pier 2010 with what people want for 21st century past is the past be it a shame it could`nt been properly repaired in the 1970`s. or it could have been in use. be it with new attractions within the old buildings

[CoolHeal20]

i drove past this b 4 with my dad ans i saw docmentry years ago on it

[BnAGamingProduction]

I remember when this happened

[2012Mrlego]

Do you think they will ever rebuild it. And also if I ever become a millionaire I will be restoring every pier In britain and building at least 40 new ones complete with a theatre a pavilion classic arcade Victorian shelters and a old fashion sweet shop.

[brighton1968]

@MrJonathan058 no problem! :-)

[brighton1968]

@MrJonathan058 There is a persistent rumor that people associated with the Brighton Pier (formally the Palace Pier) had something to do with it; the West Pier had won some money for renovation, and the owners of Brighton Pier didn't want any competition. As I said, just a rumour!

[theguywhokillyou2]

i would have done anything to have explored the pier before either of the fires! :.(

[lt1fan94]

pretty sure the noble bros had something to do with it

[mistofoles]

Eh? I thought the West Pier featured in the movie "QUADROPHENIA" (the nightclub sequence)