EPW004049 ENGLAND (1920). General view of the town and The Tower, New Brighton, 1920
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| Title | [EPW004049] General view of the town and The Tower, New Brighton, 1920 |
| Reference | EPW004049 |
| Date | August-1920 |
| Link | |
| Place name | NEW BRIGHTON |
| Parish | |
| District | |
| Country | ENGLAND |
| Easting / Northing | 330560, 394049 |
| Longitude / Latitude | -3.045449663142, 53.438380831522 |
| National Grid Reference | SJ306940 |
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Ginger79 |
Saturday 27th of March 2021 10:04:04 PM | |
 New Brighton Being demolished (not built as the incorrect tag says).
The tower was closed in 1914 following the outbreak of the First World War. The government made unsuccessful attempts to buy the tower for its metal. During the duration of the conflict, the steel structure was not maintained and consequently became rusty. Controversy still surrounds the decision to take down the tower because the structure was probably safe and only required general repairs. Demolition work was between 1919 and 1921. The metal was sold to scrap dealers. The ballroom remained open till the 1960s when it was destroyed in a fire. It was deemed irreparable and demolished. |
Bunn72 |
Saturday 28th of November 2015 08:50:11 PM |
| possibly a brigantine |
Bob Fraser |
Sunday 2nd of August 2015 09:00:47 PM |
| 3 masted ship |
Bob Fraser |
Sunday 2nd of August 2015 08:59:58 PM |
| New Brighton Tower under construction. |
Bob Fraser |
Sunday 2nd of August 2015 08:59:25 PM |
The tower was constructed c1899 and dismnantled c1920 due to neglect during WW1. So this image would be during demolition not construction. |
Saul Kevin |
Monday 16th of November 2015 03:53:11 AM |
| This area now reclaimed and protected (mostly - see 2012 1nd 2013 storms!) by a substantial sea wall.
Note how the railway is practically under sand! |
Pete65 |
Sunday 23rd of February 2014 03:21:19 AM |
| Speedway track |
Bob Fraser |
Monday 20th of January 2014 01:38:03 PM |
| Railway Station |
BruceR |
Friday 19th of October 2012 10:36:34 PM |
