So with roller coasters and a surf resort potentially in the pipeline in Southport, what is the point of a Victorian pier in the 21st century? Southport pier is the the second longest in the country.

Shotley Pier built in 1894 as landing stage for ferry from Suffolk village across River Stour to Felixstowe and Harwich Victorian seaside landmark formerly owned by Marquess of Bristol and was ...

"The repairs are expected to take three weeks to complete, weather permitting." The Victorian iron pier, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2019, underwent major restoration work in 1978 ...