Events
Re-building by the sea: post-war seaside architecture with Kathryn Ferry – October 17th 2024
Access to the coast was severely restricted during World War II and many resorts suffered bomb damage to key parts of their tourism infrastructure. This talk looks at the recovery period, as the pent-up demand for seaside holidays helped resorts bounce back and start building new visitor attractions that embodied … Read more
Find out moreRestoring the Royal Pavilion – 28th November 2024
Queen Mary was the patron of the first Regency Exhibition in the Summer of 1946. This was an important moment in the Royal Pavilion’s history when the public could see its rooms furnished for the first time. The success of the exhibition sparked the idea of returning the Royal Palace … Read more
Find out moreWest Pier gives platform for inspired community artists
A supermarket worker is displaying his photographic work inspired by the West Pier in a community exhibition opening on Brighton seafront this month. Bradley Moon is one of 16 artists and photographers whose work all features the power and beauty of the iconic structure, and will be shown at the West … Read more
Find out moreOWN AN ORIGINAL WEST PIER ARTEFACT
We are releasing for sale some important and rare original pieces of the Pier. This is a chance to own unique elements of Brighton’s most beloved and iconic seaside structure. Items include an exceptional cast-iron serpent lamp column (see above) and rare cast-iron seat backs, both of which lined the … Read more
Find out moreExhibitions
The End of the Pier
‘The End of the Pier’ Exhibition at the West Pier Centre from 6th July 2024. A nostalgic photographic journey. Tim Rudman FRPS ‘After being declared unsafe in 1975, the Victorian West Pier at Brighton was closed for twenty-five years. Cut off from land, it was abandoned to the elements, the … Read more
Find out moreRestoring the Royal Pavilion – 28th November 2024
Queen Mary was the patron of the first Regency Exhibition in the Summer of 1946. This was an important moment in the Royal Pavilion’s history when the public could see its rooms furnished for the first time. The success of the exhibition sparked the idea of returning the Royal Palace … Read more
Find out moreWest Pier gives platform for inspired community artists
A supermarket worker is displaying his photographic work inspired by the West Pier in a community exhibition opening on Brighton seafront this month. Bradley Moon is one of 16 artists and photographers whose work all features the power and beauty of the iconic structure, and will be shown at the West … Read more
Find out moreThe West Pier Centre is staffed by volunteers, it’s advisable to call 07775561998 to check that it will be open before travelling to see exhibitions.