[Brighton] West Pier remains - iconic feature or rusting eyesore?

[Sirnormangall]

It provides a unique silhouette as the sun sets over Sussex. I have no strong feelings about it but it should be left in situ now. Over time it will collapse out of sight.

There were a few of us having drinks in a friends’ flat overlooking that part of the beach the night it went up. We all stood on her balcony watching. It was one of the most memorable nights of our lives. It was quite spectacular, us all stood in silence as the sky turned orange and flaming chunks of it fell into the sea. Quite breathtaking really.

Constant reminder of an unsolved crime.

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

I think it looks absolutely beautiful.

If i'm walking along the seafront and fancy sitting down for a bit I always sit there.

It has a mesmeric quality.

Totally agree.

And it’s instantly recognisable and something no other resort has got.

 

[BN9 BHA]

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IMO that photo would look stunning without the rusty remains of the West Pier.

 

[beorhthelm]

IMO that photo would look stunning without the rusty remains of the West Pier.

maybe, though a bit generic, could also be just about anywhere on any southish coast.

 

[dangull]

I would like to see it restored. Cant be many cities in the UK that have 2 piers. Maybe unique ?

 

[wuntbedruv]

I would like to see it restored. Cant be many cities in the UK that have 2 piers. Maybe unique ?

Blackpool has 3

 

[portslade seagull]

Maybe rebuild the seeward end towards it

 

[Surf's Up]

Appalling rusting decaying eyesore - a testimony to indecision and a lack of bottle and imagination. Get rid and if necessary re-imagine.

 

[BN9 BHA]

maybe, though a bit generic, could also be just about anywhere on any southish coast.

I like the calm sea, the beach and the sunset, not the rusty metal.