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Title: pier
Post by: ike on Saturday 17 March 07 17:59 GMT (UK)

does anyone know were i might find names or people who help biuld southend on sea pier at the begining of last century, the council hasnt got any.
thanks

Title: Re: pier
Post by: keldon on Saturday 17 March 07 19:45 GMT (UK)

Ike,

According to a Times law report of a civil case over the construction of the pier, the engineers and designers were Mr John Brunlees of the firm Brunlees and McKerrow of Queen Victoria Street, London.  They had a contract with the Local Board in Southend who were building the pier. Messrs Erroll were employed as contractors.
The Times, Tuesday, May 12, 1891; pg. 3;

This may be starting point for you. You could track down some local newspapers of the time for further information.

Have you tried the Essex Record Office?
http://seax.essexcc.gov.uk/login.asp


Phil
historyhouse.co.uk

Title: Re: pier
Post by: ike on Saturday 17 March 07 20:37 GMT (UK)

thanks very much for the imfo you sent me like to find when g.dad worked on it
fran

Title: Re: pier
Post by: Brunlees on Friday 01 January 16 19:54 GMT (UK)

I beleive the pier was actually designed by John's father Sir James Brunlees