Portobello Pier
Portobello Pier was a pleasure pier opened in Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1871. It was 1,250 feet (380 m) long. It was designed by Thomas Bouch and had a tea room and a concert hall. It was damaged by storms and corrosion of its iron supports and was demolished in 1917. It cost one penny to visit the pier. When it opened on 23 May 1871 over 2500 visited in a day. There were pleasure boat excursions to the Isle of May and Fife. The fact that it was open on a Sunday caused some controversy. Day-trippers came by train from all over southern Scotland.
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Portobello Pier
Portobello Pier was a pleasure pier opened in Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1871. It was 1,250 feet (380 m) long. It was designed by Thomas Bouch and had a tea room and a concert hall. It was damaged by storms and corrosion of its iron supports and was demolished in 1917. It cost one penny to visit the pier. When it opened on 23 May 1871 over 2500 visited in a day. There were pleasure boat excursions to the Isle of May and Fife. The fact that it was open on a Sunday caused some controversy. Day-trippers came by train from all over southern Scotland.
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Portobello Pier was a pleasure ...... om all over southern Scotland.
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