Marine Parade, seen from Eastbourne Pier
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Image: © Marathon Taken: 5 Nov 2012
This is the view of Marine Parade from Eastbourne Pier. The prominent building in the centre is Queens Hotel, opened in 1880. Work on building the pier began in 1866 and it was opened in 1870, although not actually completed until 1872. It is Grade II* listed.