South Pier, Blackpool

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South Pier is one of three piers in the town of Blackpool, England. The pier contains many amusement rides, such as dogems, a Waltzer and Crazy Mouse ride. [cite web
url=http://www.iknow-northwest.co.uk/tourist_information/blackpool/blackpool_south/blackpool_pleasure_beach.htm
title=Blackpool South Pier - Ride on!
accessdate=2008-04-16]

History

Work began on South Pier in 1892. It was constructed using a different method than the other two piers, the Worthington Screwpile System.cite web
url=http://www.theheritagetrail.co.uk/piers/blackpool%20south%20pier.htm
accessdate=2008-04-15
title=English Seaside Piers - South Pier, Blackpool] South pier opened in 1893 as "Victoria Pier". It was renamed "South Pier" in 1930.cite web
url=http://www.blackpooltourism.com/resources/files/125_2_Blackpool_History.pdf
type=pdf
accessdate=2008-04-15
title=Blackpool History
publisher=Blackpool Council] The pier originally included 36 shops, a bandstand, an ice-cream vendor and a photograph stall. On 20 May 1893, the Grand Pavilion was opened, with a capacity of 3000. In 1938, the entrance to the pier was widened, and the Regal Pavilion was created. This was converted into an amusement arcade in 1963.

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The pier has suffered damage over the years. In 1958, a fire damaged the Grand Pavilion, followed by a further fire in 1964 which completely destroyed the pavilion. It was replaced with a theatre. This theatre has since been demolished and replaced by a ride in 1998.

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