Pier Collection (page 6)

Gone
A jetty in Busaiteen bay, Muharraq; overlooking Manama in the background. Long exposure image

SS Mauretania
The Cunard liner Mauretania draws into the bay at Fishguard, Pembroke. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Off To sea
August 1922: Battleship HMS Hood leaving Plymouth passes the pier. (Photo by Gill/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Red boat & Mann Island
Office blocks & apartments of Mann Island reflect in the calm water of Canning Dock on the Liverpool waterfront - now obscuring the view of the Three Graces

Big wheel and funfair on Central Pier lit at dusk, Blackpool Illuminations, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Steamer Solent leaving Lymington Pier for Isle of Wight
The Ferry Steamer Solent leaving Lymington Pier for the Isle of Wight. Date: 1908

Steamboat Pier, Fleetwood, Wyre district, Lancashire
Steamboat Pier and Railway Station, Fleetwood, Wyre district, Lancashire Date: circa 1907

Happy holidaymakers at St Leonards - On - Sea, Hastings, East Sussex. 21 June 1947

Hastings Front and pier. Crowds out watching the carnival floats. June 1949

Young children having holiday fun in the sea at Eastbourne. 9 August 1916

Wharf, Capitola, Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America, North America

Beach and pier, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Starlings Sturnus vulgarus arriving to roost at Palace Pier Brighton winter

Rough seas during winter storm Tynemouth Tyne & Wear

Rough seas Tynemouth pier Tynemouth UK winter

Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth; View of Bournemouth form the East Cliff, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth; View of Bournemouth form the East Cliff, 1890

Shoreline of Lake Michigan and distant Grand Haven Lighthouse and pier, Grand Haven, Michigan

France c. 1890 - entrance to the harbour at Nice
Vintage 19th century photograph: France c.1890 - entrance to the harbour at Nice, ships tied to the dock

The America Cup Challenger, Launch of "Shamrock II"at Dumbarton, 20 April (b / w photo)
1593608 The America Cup Challenger, Launch of " Shamrock II" at Dumbarton, 20 April (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Hunters Quay, Argyll & Bute, Scotland, with a paddle steamer approaching the pier. Date: circa 1900

Sands and Pier, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. circa 1900

St Andrews from the Pier (b / w photo)
2799823 St Andrews from the Pier (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Andrews from the Pier)

Ventnor from the Pier, Isle of Wight (colour litho)
667901 Ventnor from the Pier, Isle of Wight (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ventnor from the Pier, Isle of Wight.); © Look and Learn

The Old Pier Steps, 1911
BRA21211 The Old Pier Steps, 1911 by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947); 131.5x106. cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; English

Commencement of the Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Railway and Dock (engraving)
1590204 Commencement of the Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Railway and Dock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commencement of the Hull, Barnsley)

Rothesay, Bandstand and Pier (colour photo)
3649548 Rothesay, Bandstand and Pier (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rothesay, Bandstand and Pier)

Sandown Bay, Isle of Wight (hand-coloured photo)
908099 Sandown Bay, Isle of Wight (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Suez Canal - The Casino. 1934

Limehouse Dock, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Limehouse Dock, 1872. Limehouse Dock in Tower Hamlets used by seagoing vessels to offload cargo to canal barges, for onward transport along the Regents Canal. From, " LONDON

View of the pier, Llandudno, North Wales. Date: circa 1900s

Twilight over Clevedon Pier, Clevedon, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sunset over Clevedon Pier and its pagoda, Clevedon, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, England; A Lighthouse Along The Coast In The Winter

Dunbrody Emigrant Ship, New Ross, Co Wexford, Ireland

Vilagarcia de Arousa, Pontevedra, Entrada del muelle
Vilagarcia de Arousa is a Spanish municipality in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain - Entrada del muelle (Entrance to the Dock). Date: circa 1902

The Harbour, Bridlington Quay, c1896. Artist: JW Shores
The Harbour, Bridlington Quay, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Cunard White Star liner Berengaria, approaching Cunard pier, 1936
Approaching Her Berth. A striking photgraph of the Cunard White Star liner Berengaria (ex-Imperator, 52, 101 tons), assisted by tugs, coming into the Cunard pier, 1936

Cars on Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Rally, 1928. Artist: Bill Brunell
Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth. Bournemouth Rally. Date: 5-8.7.28

Southport - The Pier and the South Lake, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Holywood Pier ? Sunset
Holywood Pier (?) Sunset (1848). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1848

British Columbia - Vancouver, Alexandra Park and English Bay
British Columbia, Canada - Vancouver, Alexandra Park and English Bay. Date: circa 1930s

The Pier, Strangford - a view of five boats at the pier with people on them with Portaferry in the distance. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Strangford). Date: circa early 1900s

Southern Queen pleasure cruiser, Eastbourne, Sussex
Southern Queen pleasure cruiser on the water at Eastbourne, Sussex, with the pier in the background. Date: mid-1960s

Deal / Kent / Beach & Pier
The beach and pier at Deal, Kent Date: circa 1905

The Pier & Ferry, New Brighton, Wallasey, England
The Pier & Ferry, New Brighton, Wallasey, near Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Date: 1920s

North Pier & Harbour Mouth, Bridlington, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1951

Pier & Castle, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England. Date: 1900s

Rosia Bay, Gibraltar
View of Rosia Bay, Gibraltar. Date: circa 1910

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"Piers: A Journey Across Continents and Time" From the iconic Liverpool & Mersey Tug gracefully gliding through the waters, to the Sturgeon Bay Lighthouse illuminating Door County's Wisconsin coastline, piers hold stories of their own. Traveling westward, we find ourselves at the enchanting Bay of Avalon on Santa Catalina Island in California, where a pier stands as a gateway to endless adventures. As dusk settles over Clevedon Pier in Somerset, England, its silhouette against the Bristol Channel coast paints a picture of tranquility and nostalgia. Further along the Welsh shores lies Mumbles Pier with its steadfast companion - Mumbles Lighthouse - standing tall amidst Gower's breathtaking landscapes. Across Europe's borders lies Trieste in Italy; here, Grand Canal boats navigate under moonlit skies while passing by charming piers that have witnessed centuries of history unfold. Meanwhile, Saltburn by the Sea welcomes visitors with its Cliff Tramway leading down to a picturesque pier that embraces both nature's beauty and human ingenuity. Between tides that ebb and flow lie secrets untold; these hidden treasures can be discovered when exploring Wigan Pier or delving into Plymouth's rich maritime heritage captured in vintage photographs like "Plymouth / Pier 1907" (10170815). Just as diverse as these they are cars like Jaguar XK8 (convertible), 1997 Blue - representing an era when driving along coastal roads was synonymous with freedom and adventure. Whether it be witnessing bustling trade routes or simply enjoying leisurely strolls by the water's edge, piers stand as timeless symbols connecting us to our past while offering glimpses into our future. So next time you encounter a pier on your travels or even within your hometown, take a moment to appreciate its significance – for beyond their physical structures lie tales waiting to be told.