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The first recorded Pier in the UK

The first recorded pier in England was Ryde Pier, opened in 1814 on the Isle of Wight, as a landing stage to allow ferries to and from the mainland to berth. It is still used for this purpose today. Wikipedia A pier is a raised structure that rises above a body of water and usually juts out from its shore, typicallyContinue reading “The first recorded Pier in the UK”