Royal Terrace Pier

Royal Terrace Pier and London River House, Gravesend

Royal Terrace Pier is owned and managed by the Port of London Authority (PLA) and is located adjacent to their headquarters at London River House in Gravesend.

History

The grade II listed pier was built in 1844 by the Gravesend Freehold Investment Company. Designed by architect John Baldry Redman the building cost was £9,200. On 7 March 1865 Princess Alexandra disembarked here when she arrived marry the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII).[1]

The Royal Terrace Pier Estate Company Limited was incorporated 29 June 1893 and dissolved 5 December 2012.[2]

References

  1. ↑ England, Historic. "THE ROYAL TERRACE PIER, INCLUDING THE PAVILIONS FLANKING THE ENTRANCE, Gravesham - 1341489 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
  2. ↑ "ROYAL TERRACE PIER ESTATE COMPANY,LIMITED(THE) - Overview (free company information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-26.


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