WEST PIER LIGHTHOUSE - 1976
The Demise
By Laurie Stonehouse
The original West Pier Lighthouse was built in 1885, the first two photographs show the demise of this victorian landmark. In 1976 the West Pier almost collapsed into the harbour entrance, unfortunately the lighthouse did suffer structural damage and was deemed unsafe. Sometime later this old building was torn down, but the top of the lighthouse was saved and can now be found in the Paradise Park gardens.
West Pier collapse - 1976
Private collection of J K Stonehouse
Demolished West Pier Lighthouse with Sid Clark
G Amy
West Pier Lighthouse at Paradise Park - 2005
Laurie Stonehouse