When first confronted by it, the Brighton Pier – known formerly, and fondly, as the Palace Pier – stands quite colossal, jutting out from the seafront like a limitless platform.
A child may see it as a gateway to a world heralding infinite fun – of bumper carts and thrill rides; but to an adult it’s a gateway to a world with fewer jingling pockets… or is that more?...
It’s a landmark of immense prestige, recognised and treasured by Britons and foreigners alike. And it’s old: opened in 1899, it still continues to attract tourists.
Sadly, in the eyes of many Brighton folk, it has become a veritable chav hive, with many samey and ‘dispiriting’ shops and a god-awful karaoke bar. That being so, it’s still a token of our past seaside glory - and our future, too, with what looks to be a promising summer ahead.
What does it mean to me? Well, nothing really. It's a nice place to go for a stroll on a lazy afternoon to look out to the Brighton Marina or out to Worthing or Lancing, and some of the food isn't too bad, either - by some I mean just the fish 'n' chips, Chinese cuisine and donoughts (the crepes are rather... how do you say? Crap!)
Despite feelings of ambivalence, it still inspires many cherished memories in those who know of the old bugger and, hopefully, will continue to.
If you’ve visited the Brighton Pier (or any other part of Brighton) I’d be happy to hear your thoughts as a condensed, interesting musing in the form of a comment.
A child may see it as a gateway to a world heralding infinite fun – of bumper carts and thrill rides; but to an adult it’s a gateway to a world with fewer jingling pockets… or is that more?...
It’s a landmark of immense prestige, recognised and treasured by Britons and foreigners alike. And it’s old: opened in 1899, it still continues to attract tourists.
Sadly, in the eyes of many Brighton folk, it has become a veritable chav hive, with many samey and ‘dispiriting’ shops and a god-awful karaoke bar. That being so, it’s still a token of our past seaside glory - and our future, too, with what looks to be a promising summer ahead.
What does it mean to me? Well, nothing really. It's a nice place to go for a stroll on a lazy afternoon to look out to the Brighton Marina or out to Worthing or Lancing, and some of the food isn't too bad, either - by some I mean just the fish 'n' chips, Chinese cuisine and donoughts (the crepes are rather... how do you say? Crap!)
Despite feelings of ambivalence, it still inspires many cherished memories in those who know of the old bugger and, hopefully, will continue to.
If you’ve visited the Brighton Pier (or any other part of Brighton) I’d be happy to hear your thoughts as a condensed, interesting musing in the form of a comment.
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