A history of the only
seaside pier to link an island with the mainland. Birnbeck Pier,
Weston-super-Mare, was home to a sizeable amusement park, which
featured rides such as Water Chute, Zig Zag Slide and a Cakewalk.
The Pier closed in 1984, and is now awaiting possible restoration.
This book tells the full story. |