Legendary Essex note: The current iron pier was made in 1889. An extension opened in 1898 making SouthendPier the longest pleasure pier in the world at 1.3 miles (7080 ft). In 1890 it opened the first single track rail pier railway in the world too!
Legendary Essex note: The current iron pier was made in 1889. An extension opened in 1898 making SouthendPier the longest pleasure pier in the world at 1.3 miles (7080 ft). In 1890 it opened the first single track rail pier railway in the world too!
