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The pier company themselves made use of the jetty by operating steamboat trips to nearby destinations.North Pier was heavily adapted during the last quarter of the nineteenth century; both the "head" of the pier (the extreme seaward end) and the connection with the shore were widened to include music performance facilities and shops.

It suffered a collision in 1892 and a moored vessel (Nelson's former flagship, HMS Foudroyant, no less) further damaged the pier in 1897 when it was driven onto Blackpool Sands and wrecked by a severe storm.

It was the second of the fourteen piers designed by Eugenius Birch (the first being Margate Pier), and is now the oldest of the few remaining examples of his work still in use.

Storms on 24 December 1997 destroyed most of the landing jetty, shortening the pier somewhat.

The pierhead theatres have been particularly susceptible to fires; the 1874 Indian Pavilion was destroyed by fire, as was its replacement.

There is an admission charge of 50 pence to walk along the pier.North Pier was officially opened on 21 May 1863 with a grand ceremony attended by over 20,000 visitors.

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