I’ve been experimenting with color treatments of late, there will be more to come, and it would be good to know peoples thoughts.
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Clarence Pier was built in 1861, channeling steamboats over to the Isle of Wight. It was heavily bombed in World War II, and reopened in its present form with amusement arcades and funfair in 1961. A decline in interest to traditional British seaside attractions led to the Pier coming close to bankruptcy in recent times, and its days are surely numbered, although Pirate Pete’s, the legendary childrens indoor playground (social leprosy would be dead cert if any self-respecting primary schooler declined to hold their birthday party there in the late 80’s – early 90’s) is still in use, as is the Skyways rollercoaster, and one of the few remaining Wimpy bars can be found there.
The Pyramids, situated on Southsea Seafront, was opened in 1988. Primarily a water park & swimming pool, it has also doubled as a music venue & nightclub, hosting popular artists such as the Arctic Monkeys, and was home to the notorious ‘Decadence’ hard-house nights. The Pyramids itself has become severely dilapidated in recent times, like much of Southsea seafront. Portsmouth City Council have been trying to close The Pyramids since early 2008 due to the cost of repairing it, but after being delays caused by protesting the centre was eventually taken over by a leisure company, and although currently closed there are apparently plans to reopen at the end of July 2010 after renovation.
Clarence Pier was built in 1861, channeling steamboats over to the Isle of Wight. It was heavily bombed in World War II, and reopened in its present form with amusement arcades and funfair in 1961. A decline in interest to traditional British seaside attractions led to the Pier coming close to bankruptcy in recent times, and its days are surely numbered, although Pirate Pete’s, the legendary childrens indoor playground (social leprosy would be dead cert if any self-respecting primary schooler declined to hold their birthday party there in the late 80’s – early 90’s) is still in use, as is the Skyways rollercoaster, and one of the few remaining Wimpy bars can be found there.
South Parade Pier was built in 1879. It was the centrepiece of Southsea’s popular seaside attractions at the resorts victorian-era peak. It still stands today, despite damage from several fires over the years, the most infamous being the blaze started during filming of Ken Russell’s film, Tommy. Today, its crumbling foundations, empty amusement arcade, and desolate fairground can give it the feel of a ghost town at times.
Southsea’s victorian-era seafront, a once popular destination for holiday makers, has declined rapidly in recent years. Restoration has begun, but many of its attractions remain tatty and run-down.
The Queen’s Hotel was originally built in 1861, but after being ravaged by a fire, was rebuilt in 1903, complete with its Edwardian Baroque style that stands today. It is one of the few remaining buildings in the city features this grandiose style.