It has had a tumultuous history with fires in 1917 and 2010 where the structure was almost completely destroyed.
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The crowds watching the pier on fire in July 1917. Picture courtesy of David Padgham SUS-190329-111809001
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The mangled wreckage of the pier's pavilion after the fire in July 1917. Picture courtesy of Cynthia Wright SUS-190329-111831001
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The pavilion and ladies' tearoom were lost following the pier fire in 1917. Picture courtesy of Cynthia Wright SUS-190329-111820001
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The pier in 1924-25. Picture courtesy of David Padgham SUS-190329-111712001