Tales from the Pier

By 9th of March 20052005, Features

A poetic insight into one of Britain’s oldest piers, Brighton’s West Pier. After a storm, two fires and years of indecision the pier has finally fallen into disrepair.

The pier’s glorious hey day is brought to life once more against a decaying background.

Download recording (MP3, 4.3 MB)

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