How old is the Central Pier in Blackpool?
Richard Bruen
2025-05-15 02:28:54
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The South Jetty was situated in a part of town frequented by excursionists, and rather than attracting a middle-class audience, as the North Pier did, it soon became known as the “People’s Pier”. Following the successful reception of Blackpool’s first pier, a second pier, originally called the South Jetty, opened in 1868. Music and open-air dancing throughout the day became a feature of the Central Pier, and were an integral part of its entertainment offer until well after the Second World War. A low water jetty was introduced in 1891, followed by a Pavilion in 1903, an electric Railway Grotto in 1904 and roller-skating rink in 1909. The 1920s and 1930s saw a number of new attractions, including racing car rides, guess your weight machines, jolly darts and a rifle range. In 1966 the theatre was replaced with the much larger Dixieland Palace and Golden Goose Bar and later Maggie May’s Showbar. In 1990 a 108ft big wheel was added to the pier, offering panoramic views of Blackpool’s impressive skyline. With amusement arcades, family bars, game stalls and fairground rides the pier continues to attract holiday-makers.
Camron Runolfsdottir
2025-05-11 14:41:30
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Central Pier, Blackpool was built between 1867 and 1868. It was known as South Pier until Victoria Pier (now South Pier) opened. The architect was J. I. Mawson and the builders were R. Laidlow & Son. The pier is carried on cast iron columns in clusters with 60 feet wrought iron spans between them. Monument Start Date : 1867. Monument End Date : 1868. Display Date : BUILT 1867-8. Monument Period Name : Victorian.
Orrin Jaskolski
2025-04-29 13:10:45
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The Central Pier, is one of three Piers in Blackpool today, namely the South, Central, and North Piers, and is so named because it was close to the then Central Railway Station in Blackpool, now long gone. The Central Pier was the second of the three Blackpool Piers to be built and was constructed by Richard Laidlaw and Son of Glasgow, who also built the earlier North Pier. This Pier was designed by Lieutenant-Colonel John Isaac Mawson and opened on the 30th of May 1868. The Central Pier was 460 metres long when it first opened, although the last 120 metres was originally used as a landing jetty for pleasure boats arriving in Blackpool.
Ernie Funk
2025-04-29 12:24:25
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Central Pier is one of three piers in the town of Blackpool, England, and was built in 1868. The success of the North Pier prompted the formation of the Blackpool South Jetty Company one year later in 1864. When the pier was opened on 30 May 1868, it was 503 yards in length, 131 yards of which was a landing jetty for use at low tide. The pier, now known as South Pier was built 30 years later. Central Pier was opened on 30 May 1868. The pier has suffered relatively little damage save for fires in 1964 and 1973 which gutted the theatre buildings.
Jeanette McClure
2025-04-29 10:51:17
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The Central Pier was opened in 1868. The North Pier was the first to appear in 1863, with its opening ceremony attended by an amazing 20,000 people, and its instant success prompted the construction of another pier, and the second pier, now known as the Central Pier. Opened in 1863, North Pier is Blackpool's oldest pier although construction of Central Pier was completed just five years later. The North Pier was the first to appear in 1863, and the second pier, now known as the Central Pier, was opened in 1868. All three piers were constructed during the Victorian age – a golden era of British engineering and tourism. The Central Pier is now a prominent landmark on Blackpool’s skyline, thanks to its magnificent ferris wheel, which stands at over 100 feet high. Central Pier is home to the Ferris wheel and is also the closest to the Blackpool Tower. Initially, the North Pier was intended for ‘genteel relaxation’, whereas the Central Pier was given over to fun and games.
Darrel Brakus
2025-04-29 10:17:54
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Central Pier in Blackpool has graced the shores of the resort and kept its residents entertained for over 150 years. Work began on the Pier in 1867 by the Blackpool South Jetty Company, and was completed in 1868. Central Pier opened on May 30, 1868 as the South Pier, changing its name when the Victoria (now South) Pier opened. May 2018 – Central Pier turns 150 years old. Central Pier opened on May 30 1868.
Armand Kessler
2025-04-29 08:38:17
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The success of the North Pier prompted the formation of the Blackpool South Jetty Company one year later in 1864. Impressed with the construction of Blackpool Pier (North Pier), the company hired the same contractor, Richard Laidlaw and Son of Glasgow for the project. When the pier was opened on 30 May 1868, it was 503 yards in length, 131 yards of which was a landing jetty for use at low tide. Today, some 150 years since opening Central Pier continues to entertain families of all ages.
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