The Storm of 1973 That Ravaged Brighton Pier

Residents of the seaside town of Brighton watched in disbelief as a storm battered their Victorian-era Palace Pier. The last remaining of Brighton's three historic piers, it was home to an ornate theatre at its end—a landmark forced to close its doors for the last time. Join me to discover the dramatic events that led to the downfall of the beloved Palace Pier Theatre and the end of an era for Brighton. Image credits: Brighton & Hove Museums, Royal Pavilion & Museums, Victoria and Albert Museum. 0:00 The Day the Pier Changed Forever 1:03 The Opening of Brighton Palace Pier 2:13 Catching a Ferry From the End of the Pier 3:47 The Theatre's Final Bow 5:27 The Aftermath of the Storm