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The Brighton Palace Pier, commonly known as Brighton Pier or the Palace Pier, [a] is a Grade II* listed pleasure pier in Brighton, England, located in the city centre opposite the Old Steine. Established in 1899, it was the third pier to be constructed in Brighton after the Royal Suspension Chain Pier and the West Pier , but is now the only one ...
Bedford Hotel, the present building being a replacement for one of Brighton's oldest and grandest hotels; Brighton Centre, a concert venue and conference centre known for hosting conferences for many of the major political parties of the UK; Brighton Marina; Brighton Pier (also known as Palace Pier, and as Brighton Marine Palace and Pier)
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The Old Steine (/ ˈ s t iː n /) is a thoroughfare in Brighton city centre, East Sussex, and is the southern terminus of the A23. The southern end leads to Marine Parade, the Brighton seafront and the Palace Pier. The Old Steine is also the site of a number of City Centre bus stops for Brighton buses.
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Brighton developed into a seaside resort in the 18th century and became increasingly popular with visitors. Those staying for a long period preferred staying in lodging-houses (where a whole house was rented) or, if they could afford to, buying holiday homes; but inns were an alternative, especially for people staying for a short time or seeking longer-term accommodation. [2]
Brighton continued to grow as a major centre of tourism following the arrival of the railways in 1841, becoming a popular destination for day-trippers from London. Many of the major attractions were built in the Victorian era, including the Grand Hotel, the Hilton Brighton Metropole, the Palace Pier and the West Pier.