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Sadly, we all know that the skeletal remains of Brighton’s West Pier will not be there forever, but what we can preserve are all those special memories and stories of Brighton’s most famous landmark. The West Pier Trust is working on a new initiative; a short film portraying your memories and stories in order to … Read more
The very different and iconic style that emerged after WW1; the Modern Movement or ‘moderne’ style, later known as ‘Art Deco’ was brought to prominence by the Paris Exposition of Decorative Art in 1925 and lasted approximately twenty years. It was based on classical and other styles, including Egyptian, Arts & Crafts, Chinoiserie, Art Nouveau, … Read more
The amazing Alej ez exhibition has just opened at the West Pier Centre Fri-Mon 11-5pm until January 2020. Don’t miss it! Free Admission. Prints/Cards for sale. Alej ez trained as an architect at the Universidad de Sevilla, Born in Granada, Spain he later moved to London where he worked for architects Rick Mather and MSMR. … Read more
September’s talk given by Jackie Marsh Hobbs is on the History of Brighton Palace Pier. The Brighton Marine Palace and Pier Company aimed to build a people’s palace above the sea, with the first pile being driven into the seabed on the 7th November 1891. The new pier opened on the 20th of May 1899; … Read more
A talk on 1st August 2019 at West Pier Centre by Ian Gledhill giving a lighthearted look at seaside entertainment over the years, from bathing machines to end of the pier shows. English seaside towns began to be popular with the gentry in the 18th Century with the fashion for sea bathing, and soon developed into … Read more
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle – A talk by Melanie Rees-Green from the Green Centre: The Art of Sustainable Living: Zero Waste. Going on a journey through the waste hierarchy and how you can reduce the impact of your consumption on the planet and its oceans. Book your ticket and to find out more visit Eventbrite. Event: … Read more
April 2019 WPT Talk – Open to all. Following her recent first lecture in her two part look at the history of British pleasure piers, Jackie Marsh-Hobbs in her second lecture covers the lucky survivors, disasters and heartbreak in the battle against the elements and the declining appeal of the British seaside holiday. Jackie will also … Read more
West Pier Ahoy! by Lisa Holdcroft A giant, fun-filled, original cartoon of the West Pier from one hundred years ago captured in all its glory Perfect for all the family Lisa loves to draw the colourful characters and tribes that populate the streets and seafront of Brighton, as well as the amazing architecture. She has an … Read more
February’s illustrated talk at the West Pier Centre is by Gill Wales (co-author of the Regency Square book). The content will be the genesis of Regency Square: when it was built, by whom, how it came to be in that location, and how the developer maintained control over it in the longer term. A complimentary … Read more
Visit Brighton’s West Pier Centre on Saturday 2nd March 2019 between 1-5 pm for the next fragment sale, when a further collection of retrieved pieces from the West Pier will be offered for sale to the general public. These are beautiful and unique cast iron fragments with some minor damage. There is a limited selection available … Read more
Seeking the support of West Pier lovers everywhere, the West Pier Trust in Brighton are inviting members of the public to visit the West Pier Centre on Sunday 16th December from 11.00am – 4.30pm to buy recently released artefacts recovered from the pier in the 1990s. These are beautiful and unique cast iron fragments with some … Read more
Book now for WPT’s November talk with Dr Geoffrey Mead. He will be taking us through a pictorial journey from Chichester Harbour to Rye Bay looking at the human and physical aspects of the coasts, including piers, proms and pebbles, ports, resorts and sleepy hollows! Tickets should be purchased in advance by visiting Eventbrite. A complimentary … Read more
