Pier Collection (page 7)

Schneider contest nerve centre by G. H. Davis
The Schneider contest nerve centre: timing at over 300 mph. How the amazing speeds of the seaplanes were recorded: the timekeepers and their work on Ryde Pier. Date: 1929

Fishermans Wharf
Tofino, British Columbia, Canada

The Green Pier in Avalon Harbor on Catalina Island, California, USA

Fishing boats - Newlyn Harbour - Cornwall - UK
DAC-590 Fishing boats Newlyn Harbour - Cornwall - UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cloondara, Co Longford, Ireland; Town At The End Of The Grand Canal

On the Palace Pier, Brighton, Sussex, c1900s(?)

Palace Pier, Brighton
The Palace Pier, Brighton, East Sussex, England, which was built between 1891 and 1899 and is one of Britains top tourist attractions. Date: late 1950s

Hastings front, Victorias watching a punch and Judy show on the beach. Date: 1895

Eastbourne Pier at sunrise, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sunrise at Eastbourne Pier, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Eastbourne from the pier, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Riomaggiore

Steps Into The Lake On Island Of San Giulio, Lake Orta, Northern Italy
Steps built with local stone, descending directly into the water at Lake Orta, Island of San Giulio, with wooden dock in the background

World Record Broadbill Swordfish Catalina Island, California
World Record Broadbill Swordfish - Catalina Island, California, USA. Weighting a whopping 571lb (before the addition of a small child!). Date: 1930s

WA, Seattle, Seattle skyline and Elliott Bay with Elliott Bay Water Taxi, view from Seacrest Marina Park

The old Agios Nikolaos fortress and lighthouse in Mandraki Harbour with deer statue in foreground, Rhodes Town, Rhodes, Dodecanese Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Jolly Harbour, St. Mary, Antigua, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Seaplane lake station, Coeur d Alene, Idaho, United States of America, North America

Row of Houses illuminated at sunset with Roker Pier Lighthouse in the distance, Sunderland, England
Row of illuminated houses at Roker Beach in Sunderland with a silhouette of the Roker Lighthouse in the distance at the end of the pier

Lighthouse And Splashing Waves; Amble, Northumberland, England

Edinburgh: Leith Pier and Harbour, 1798

Some traditional venetian gondolas moored at Riva degli Schiavoni at dawn with St. george Island on the backgrund, Venice, Veneto, Italy.

Riva degli Schiavoni with St. george Island on the backgrund, Venice, Veneto, Italy.

Sunset above the colorful fishing village of Ponza with boats anchored in the bay, aerial view, Ponza island, Pontine islands, Tyrrhenian Sea, Latina province, Latium, Italy

Ponza island, Pontine islands, Tyrrhenian Sea, Latina province, Latium, Italy

Aerial view of the harbour of Ponza with colorful facades and fishing vessels, Ponza island, Pontine islands, Latium, Italy

Tropical beach on an Island nr Ko Chang, Thailand

Pier at Utersum, Fohr Island, North Sea, North Frisian Islands, Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Pier at Wyk, Fohr Island, North Sea, North Frisian Islands, Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park, North Frisia
Pier at Wyk, Fohr Island, North Sea, North Frisian Islands, Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

USA, Rockies, Montana, Kirkville Ghost Town near Philipsburg

USA, Rockies, Montana, Kirkville Ghost Town near Philipsburg

Panoramic of multicolored houses and harbor reflected in the sea at dawn, Tromso, Norway

Boats moored in the harbor at dawn, Tromso, Norway

'Smogenbryggan', the picturesque harbour of Smogen with the traditional and colorful boathouses, Smogen, Bohuslan, Vastra Gotaland, Sweden

Fishing village of Smogen with traditional colorful buildings by the sea, Smogen, Sotenas municipality, Bohuslan, Vastra Gotaland, Sweden

Eros statue also known as Anteros, Piccadilly Circus, London, England, Uk

Eros statue also known as Anteros, Piccadilly Circus, London, England, Uk

Eros statue also known as Anteros, Piccadilly Circus, London, England, Uk

Pier on Laguna Pomacanchi, Acomayo Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Pier on Laguna Pomacanchi, Acomayo Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Pier (dock) on Lake Winnipeg at dawn Matlock, Manitoba, Canada

Pier on Lake Winnipeg at dusk with moon. Matlock, Manitoba, Canada

Pier on Lake Winnipeg at dusk with moon. Matlock, Manitoba, Canada

Northern lights (aurora borealis) reflected in Lake Winnipeg Matlock, Manitoba, Canada

Northern lights (aurora borealis) reflected in Lake Winnipeg Matlock, Manitoba, Canada

Northern lights (aurora borealis) reflected in Lake Winnipeg Matlock, Manitoba, Canada

Pier on Lake Winnipeg at sunrise. Matlock, Manitoba, Canada

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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.