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Sheer pier pleasure

Being beside the seaside is an essential ingredient of holidays for many of us and Britain can rival anywhere for coastal places to visit.

As part of the traditional British holiday, dating back to the early 19th century, piers have been a seaside success story since the Victorian era. There are more than 50 to choose from.

Clevedon Pier, Somerset

Built in 1869, Clevedon Pier is the only Grade I

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