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Britain's most iconic seaside landmarks mapped from historic theme park rollercoasters to Art Deco lidos
BRITAIN'S most iconic seaside landmarks have been revealed.
Historic
England
has compiled an interactive map celebrating 300 years of British coastal culture.
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The Big One rollercoaster at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Image copyright English Heritage
Credit: English Heritage
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Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh, Northumberland
Credit: Frank & Julie Minshull
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Promenade Shelter, Queen's Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire
Credit: Historic England
They include Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Big Dipper, the Art Deco Jubilee
Swimming
Pool
in Penzance, Cornwall, Southend-on-Sea's Pleasure Pier in Essex, and Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland.
The public are being urged to submit photos, drawings, written information or audio recordings about the landmarks that hold special significance or memories to them.
The Missing
Pieces project includes piers, pavilions, arcades, bandstands, lidos, railway stations and lighthouses.
Heritage Minister, Baroness Twycross, said: "Our seaside communities play a huge role in telling our national story.
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"I encourage everyone to contribute to
the Missing
Pieces Project to preserve the
history
of our coastal towns and breathe new life into their
future
."
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Jubilee Pool, Penzance, Cornwall
Credit: Paul Davis
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De La Warr Pavillion, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
Credit: Philip Sutters
Duncan Wilson, chief executive, Historic
England
, said: 'Our seaside places hold a special place in our national story, yet the full richness of their heritage cannot be captured without the first-hand accounts, images and memories of those who've experienced them.
'I encourage people to contribute to
the Missing
Pieces Project, so we can all help ensure these treasured coastal landmarks are celebrated."
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Eastbourne Pier, East Sussex
Credit: Julian Osley
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1-3 Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Credit: Charles Watson
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The Royal Hotel, Deal, Kent
Credit: Graeme Duckworth
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Inclined Tramway (Upper Building), Saltburn Cliff Lift, Saltburn-on-Sea, Redcar and Cleveland
Credit: Alan Marsh