tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6987661.post6618870207163958475..comments2024-02-20T11:59:05.385+00:00Comments on paul russell: street photography: All at sea on Bournemouth PierPaul Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02535537304209415865noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6987661.post-53925895467291421982008-11-10T12:59:00.000+00:002008-11-10T12:59:00.000+00:00Growing up in Sussex, Brighton seemed almost like...Growing up in Sussex, Brighton seemed almost like a well-kept secret down the road. I wonder if now that it's been "discovered" and the celebs and developers have moved in, if it's in danger of destroying the atmosphere and sub-cultures that made it a bit different. It used to be a place where it was possible to live quite cheaply, for example; I don't think that's the case now!Paul Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02535537304209415865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6987661.post-80724744499874721772008-11-10T11:14:00.000+00:002008-11-10T11:14:00.000+00:00I was with some friends on the Palace Pier yesterd...I was with some friends on the Palace Pier yesterday (as a Brightonian, I can't quite bring myself to call it the Brighton pier). Aside from the experience on the pier itself, we noted how much different the view in front of you is, as you exit the pier. Everything's been 'dumbed down'. It's been cleaned up, too - but this has led to the baby being thrown out with the bath water. Buildings once vibrant and interesting are pale imitations of their former selves; you could be in any town. Unfortunately, this is occuring all over Brighton. Which is disappointing as I always thought I'd go back there one day.<BR/><BR/>As you say, some of the other piers around the UK are nicer. The West Pier always had the edge, anyway...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com