Yarmouth Pier
pier in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, England, UK
Yarmouth Pier is a Victorian pleasure pier located in the town of Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, England. Constructed in 1876, it is the longest surviving wooden pier in England that remains open to the public.
History
Yarmouth Corporation first proposed constructing a pier in 1870. Following the Yarmouth (Isle of Wight) Pier Order 1874 passed by Parliament in the Pier and Harbour Orders Confirmation Act 1874 (37 & 38 Vict. c. clxxxv), permission was granted for a 700-foot structure. Designed by Denham and Jenvey and built by J. Denham of Freshwater, construction began in June 1875 and the pier officially opened on 19 July 1876.
Shortly after opening, the pier was damaged by a drifting ship. In 1877, access gates were installed but removed by local residents due to public opposition. The Yarmouth Town Trust took over in 1891 and created Pier Square by clearing nearby buildings.
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