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Chain Pier

Computer generated model

By Jean Hopkins

Since arriving in Brighton I have been fascinated by the classic structure of the Chain Pier. I was surprised to find generally there is nothing on the seafront to indicate its important position in Brighton history.

Over the years I was inspired to produce a computer generated model of this important landmark. It seems to me that there is a general apathy that threatens to allow developers to destroy what little of Brighton heritage that remains.

This page was added on 08/08/2007.

Comments about this page

Jean, There used to be a plaque on the wall to mark where it used to be but it has been taken down over the last few years and hasn't been replaced. There's nothing to remember it by other than the cannon on the Palace Pier and the two kiosks now on the Palace Pier. I know I've told you already, but your images are fantastic.

By Carol Homewood (11/08/2007)

Wouldn't it be nice to have the wreck of our West Pier replaced by a structure as above? That's a brilliant image.

By Marion Goodwin (12/08/2007)

I've now put a very basic 3D model on Google Earth which puts the pier in its correct position. All comments welcome.

By Jean Hopkins (14/09/2007)

What fantastic images! They really bring the vanished past to life. Thank you for adding these to the site.

By Jack Latimer (09/10/2007)

Hi Jean, I've been on Google Earth but I cannot see your model. How do I find it?

By Peter Groves (01/01/2008)

Download the model from under Royal Chain Pier: http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse. Open Google Earth and click on '3d buildings' and hopefully it will show it on the view of Brighton. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.

By Jean Hopkins (28/03/2008)

I have a water colour painting of 1876 by W.Charles depicting Brighton beach, the Royal Suspension Chain Pier, fishing boats & fishermen with their nets. I believe the Palace Pier was built on the same site as the Chain Pier.

By Gordon Clark (24/01/2010)