The Struggle to Build Southend's First Pier

The Struggle to build Southend's First Wooden Pier was fromthe very outset mired in argument. Powerful landowners had different views asto where the pier should be built and who should pay for it. Some whoconsidered themselves be part of the 'fashionable' society and held property inSouthend simply opposed the pier. Fishermen and oystermen were also alarmedthat their livelihoods would be irreparably damaged. On and off for 10 yearsthere were multiple legal disputes accompanied by vandalism and violence. Sostep back in time and enjoy the remarkable story. Based on a wealth of materialtaken from contemporary newspaper and court reports together with extracts ofthe minutes of key meetings and years research by the author The Struggle forto build Southend's First Wooden Pier comes to life.