Colwyn Bay pier

[badpenny]

When I was young & good looking, I was a publican.
1980 - 87 and 2000 - 2004.

The funniest comment I kept hearing from customers was ......
"When I get my redundancy I think I'll retire and run a pub."
Retire!? ..... I'd never worked so hard!

[jimmycowman]

We've all got different views..... I think structures of the past should be kept. One day there might be the money to put it right.when it's gone it's gone .. The great British seaside might return....

[pennymachines]

As I understand it, lottery funding was applied for but disqualified from consideration because the council's ownership of the building was unresolved. It's true that most of its architectural value was lost by 1933 when the Victorian pavilion and Bijou theatre were destroyed by fires.

One thing seems certain, the modern aesthetic precludes buildings of such charm and elegance. The Colwyn Bay waterfront developments include this Porth Eirias building which is obviously designed to reflect the nautical environment. In my view it doesn't do so with much grace. I can see why comparison to a skip comes more readily to mind. Monotonous checker plate slabs just don't lift the spirits like ornamental wrought ironwork.

[treefrog]

Oh dear, looks like the council won't have to worry for long as it is self destructing on its own, very sad

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-nort ... s-38841948

[jimmycowman]

Anyone been to the new look peir. Its a lot shorter but at least it's there in some form

[jimmycowman]

Some old photos 2013

[ryan]

Does anyone have access to a digital version of this documentary?

"A year-in-the-making documentary following one man's attempts to rescue and restore Colwyn Bay's Victoria Pier. The structure has dominated the North Wales coastline for over a century but its future now looks uncertain. This programme tracks the pier owner's efforts to stave off bankruptcy and keep the building open for business. Along the way, he receives some much-needed advice from the owners of Weston Super Mare's Grand Pier, which was consumed by fire in 2008."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00g1vgj

[pennymachines]

I don't believe Pier Pressure, 2008, is available online. You could try contacting BBC Wales.