Boscombe Pier tea towel

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  • Sturdy half panama US cotton (48cm x 70cm)
  • Our special inks mean that colours last in the wash
  • Includes hanging loop
  • Designed and manufactured in the UK
  • Delivery with Royal Mail, free on orders of 2+ tea towels
  • 100-day money back guarantee if you change your mind

The British have a thing for piers - and as piers go, this one is pretty special. Six hundred feet long, it was first opened in 1889 as a visitor attraction for Victorian seaside-goers. Back then, though, it struggled to rival some of the more famous pleasure piers like those in Brighton and Margate.

It was only after the Second World War that Boscombe and its pier came into their own. Redesigned by John Burton in the early 1960s, the pier enjoyed the booming demand for English seaside holidays. Its mid-century modernist style, characterised by clean simple lines and a lack of ornate embellishments, made it one of the architectural landmarks of the post-war era.

This design showcases the slick modernist style of the pier's structure. It may have been closed in 1989 due to safety concerns, but since then the pier has undergone multiple restorations. Thousands of people come every year to enjoy the beautiful views of the sea and the thrill of standing above the surge and swell. It was even named Pier of the Year back in 2010! And in 2014, a musical installation was added: a series of chimes playing 'I Do Like to be Beside the Seaside'. Go on: indulge your love of the seaside with this stunning tea towel.

Half Panama organic bleached cotton (heavy weight, textured finish). Stitched on all four sides. Includes hanging loop. Measures approximately 48cm x 70cm. Machine wash at 40 degrees max. We recommend that before you use your tea towel for the first time you wash it at least once to soften up the material and make it more absorbent for drying dishes. Please note size can vary slightly.

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  • 5
    Tea towel

    Posted by Ann on 4th Oct 2021

    Bought for a Xmas present delighted with item.

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