Herne Bay Pier and Pavilion
circa 1900
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
📸 Do you have old family photos from seaside holidays or pier visits? Upload them to Oldpik.com and help us preserve the unique joy of British coastal history.
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
📸 Do you have old family photos from seaside holidays or pier visits? Upload them to Oldpik.com and help us preserve the unique joy of British coastal history.
Contributed by OldPik on January 7, 2024
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