[Brighton] Who burnt down the West pier?

[AK74]

Such a shame no one has ever done any serious bird for arson.

I seem to recall that the unsafe nature of the remaining structure rendered a full investigation into the cause impossible.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

I really can't imagine anyone in Brighton at the time, that would have benefited from one of Brighton's two piers being completely destroyed

I remember the Red Arrows well. I was living in Kemp Town and we were sitting out in the backyard having a beer. They came roaring over really low, very impressive, and a few minutes later there was an almighty Bang (not so impressive). We turned on the wireless immediately to find out what had happened

Still have a bit of a wooden plank from the West Pier on my kitchen windowsill

Same. Here's mine, salvaged from the beach while the pier was still smouldering. No idea why I took it, just seemed very important to do so at the time

Great idea whoever suggested starting a West Pier photos thread btw. Might just start one after the Collingwood - Brisbane game if nobody starts one first (hint)

 

[WATFORD zero]

Mine

 

[driller]

Your mum