PHASES OF THE PIER OVER THE YEARS
Phase 1
(1864-84): early years and temporary structures
Phase 2
(1884 - 1897): development of permanent structures and early fun fair
Phase 3
(1897 - 1914): expansion and renewal of buildings and attractions
Phase 4
(1914 - 1931 ): stagnation of funfair
Phase 5
(1931 - 1941): decline of funfair
Phase 6
(1941 - 46): HMS Birnbeck
Phase 7
(1946 - 71): dominance of Welsh steamer traffic
Phase 8
(1971 - 89): Victorian nostalgia
Phase 9
(1989 - present)
