by Steve Tanham
I’ve always loved piers…
Most partly grown-up small boys do. It’s that sheer expanse of linear possibility…
Breathtaking.
Piers are usually associated with railway towns. In many ways the railway town was the forerunner of modern urban development. The ‘seaside’ was invented by railway companies who provided the means to get there – in three graduations of ‘wealth: third class; second class and first.
The scruffy small boys – all looking like they were from one of Richmal Crompton’s ‘Just William’ books – didn’t seem to mind being bottom of the heap. ‘Wakes Week’ had arrived and dad could come, too…
Seaside towns didn’t always have long piers, but it was a badge of honour if they did.
This one’s in Llandudno, North Wales. It’s privately owned. There are numerous small businesses along its impressive length and a rejuvenated cocktails and drinks bar at the end.
Pint of Guinness with the sunset, anyone?
©Stephen Tanham 2022
Stephen Tanham is a Director of the Silent Eye, a journey through the forest of personality to the dawn of Being.
http://www.thesilenteye.co.uk and http://www.suningemini.blog
Sun in Gemini 
Being a prairie girl, piers have always fascinated me as well.
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I can imagine that, Darlene… So far from the sea?
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I didn’t actually see the sea until I was in my early 20s. But I read about it in many books.
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That must have been quite a moment!
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A most impressive pier, Steve. We have piers here but none as long as that.
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Say, I’ll take that pint!
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Two being hand pulled as we speak, Chris! 😊
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Yes got to love a pier. My family hols were all in Herne Bay who had the second longest after Southend. Not that it bugged the locals. These days it’s like a lizard who’s lost its tail, just a stump after a fire in the 80s. Nowadays I’m delighted to spend time on Southwold pier which like Ludo’s is privately owned.
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Southwold Pier – one of our favourites. So original and full of slightly adult fun. It’s a great town. We have friend in Suffolk and always have a day or two at the end of the trips visiting Southwold.
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We’re lucky to have a place nearby so visit regularly. Better ‘out of season’ when it’s more Dog friendly
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