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About
the Bandstand
The Bedford Square Bandstand,
built in 1884, is a fine example of the Victorians' ability to satisfy
many needs in a single solution. It is made of cast-iron and has a light,
lacy feel, which belies the weight of the construction. Built on the Lower
Esplanade, it was visually part of the Kings Road, being linked by a bridge.
Public Conveniences beneath completed this combination of Art and Utility.
The bridge connecting the bandstand
to Kings Road was removed in the 1970s for reasons of safety, and the Bandstand
has been left, decaying and useless ever since.
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West
Pier, Brighton
The fire on the
morning of March 28 2003 completly engulfed the southern end of the pier.Due
to the location it was not possible to attempt to control the fire.
A second fire broke
out in the early hours of Sunday May 11 2003, which continued to burn throughout
the next day, destroying what was left of the pier and leaving only the
framework.
On June 23 2004
high winds and heavy seas brought about the collapse of more of the frame.
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