Hornsea Pier
From Graces Guide
1878 J. S. Bergheim and Co are ironwork contractors; Rowland Tyler is woodwork contractor with Mr Braddon as sub-contractor.[1][2]
1880 May. Designed by Eugenius Birch to a length of 1072 feet
28th October 1880, the ‘Earl of Derby’ collided with the pier, destroying the pier-head and part of the main structure, reducing the pier’s length to 750 feet.
1897 'The demolition of this pier has been commenced. The pier was recently purchased by Messrs. Ellis, Tattersall and Co., of Manchester, and its demolition is taking place by their order.'[3]
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Sources of Information
- ↑ York Herald - Saturday 03 August 1878
- ↑ Leeds Mercury - Saturday 15 May 1880
- ↑ Engineering 1897/09/03