Eastbourne pier: Your memories
We take a look at your memories and the best photos of the iconic Sussex landmark -as it was and as it stands now.
Journey of Grade II listed Eastbourne pier
The pier was built in 1866, created by the same designer as Brighton's West Pier.
It cost more than £13,000 and was opened to crowds in 1870.
During WWII, part of the pier decking was removed and machine guns were installed in the theatre as the pier's situation provided a good vantage point to spot enemy landings.
In 1942, an exploding mine severely damaged the pier and nearby seaside resorts after police mistakenly thought it had been fitted with a safety device.
Over several decades, the pier theatre was rebuilt several times until a big fire destroyed it in 1970 - but the owners replaced it with a theatre which stayed in place.
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