Harwich Halfpenny Pier...

The name of this pier originates from the ½d (half an old penny) toll charged. Construction of the pier began in 1852 and it was first opened in July 1853. It was a popular departure point for paddle steamers until after the First World War.

Originally the pier was twice as long as the present one but one half burnt down in 1927.

The Pier Ticket Office is a charming, typical example of late 19th century architecture. It previously had two storeys, but was without the bell cage. The ticket office now houses the Ha'penny Pier Visitor Centre (an information office for Old Harwich run by the Harwich Society). The Visitor Centre is open daily from May 1st until September 30th. It also houses the 'Christopher Jones and the Mayflower' exhibition which has free admission.

We also went to Felixstowe to see the Pier There and the on to Walton on the Naze, and the longest pier we saw today some 2600ft, quite impressive.

We just have to do Clacton on Sea Pier tomorrow and then home.

I do hope you like my little project.