England
Southwold
Southwold
Above: The original Southwold pier, 810 feet long, was built in 1900 as a
landing stage for the Belle steamships that travelled from London Bridge. At
that time most holiday makers travelled by sea. Today, locals enjoy the
newly renovated pier in this charming seaside resort town.
landing stage for the Belle steamships that travelled from London Bridge. At
that time most holiday makers travelled by sea. Today, locals enjoy the
newly renovated pier in this charming seaside resort town.
Above: At the outbreak of WWII, the British army blew up a section of the pier, to prevent it being used in
the anticipated German Invasion. Many years later, in 1987, a business man bought the pier and rebuilt it
to its current length of 623 feet. Today's pier has many shops, cafés, and entertainment spots.
the anticipated German Invasion. Many years later, in 1987, a business man bought the pier and rebuilt it
to its current length of 623 feet. Today's pier has many shops, cafés, and entertainment spots.
Above: The pier's infamous water clock chimes every half-hour and entertains
with a 'must-see' water show.
with a 'must-see' water show.
Above: The Southwold Lighthouse is a coastal mark for passing shipping vessels into Southwold Harbour.
The round white tower stands amongst rows of small houses. The present lighthouse came into operation
on September 3, 1890, and was electrified and de-manned in 1938.
The round white tower stands amongst rows of small houses. The present lighthouse came into operation
on September 3, 1890, and was electrified and de-manned in 1938.
Above: Ray, Rinko, and I relived our childhood while hiding from the rain inside the pier's arcade.