Herne Bay Pier and Pavilion

Herne Bay Pier and Pavilion – Circa 1900
Seaside elegance and Edwardian leisure on the Kent coast

This sepia-toned photograph captures the charm of Herne Bay Pier and Pavilion around 1900, during the golden era of British seaside holidays. Horse-drawn carriages, promenading visitors, and the wooden pavilion frame a timeless view of leisure and elegance by the sea.

Stretching proudly into the English Channel, the Herne Bay Pier was once the second-longest pier in the UK, measuring over 3,600 feet. Built to welcome paddle steamers and visitors from London, it turned the quiet Kent town into a bustling resort.

🗓️ Did you know? The pier was officially opened in 1899, just a year before this photo was likely taken, and quickly became a symbol of Herne Bay’s popularity among Victorian and Edwardian tourists.

📍 Herne Bay, Kent, England
📷 Photograph circa 1900

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