UK National Lottery saves historic pier from crumbling

A historic Victorian pier has been saved from the edge of destruction thanks to the UK National Lottery. Since its opening in 1867, Weston-super-Make'sBirnbeck Pier has facilitated visitors' access to Birnbeck Island for 150 years.

Fortunately, the Old Pier's restoration has now received a £10 million donation from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This will enable the pier's current owner, the North Somerset Council, to make necessary repairs and maintain the 160-year-old pier's legacy.

 

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The UK National Lottery has contributed £10 million to restore the historic Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare, originally built in 1867. This funding, granted by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, will support North Somerset Council in necessary repair work to preserve the 160-year-old Victorian pier and maintain its legacy.