Yarmouth Pier Archive

In connection with the project to replace Yarmouth Pier’s piles we are creating an archive of materials relating to Yarmouth Pier.

It is hoped that the archive will be a resource that continues to remind people of how special the pier has been and can continue to be in the lives of Yarmouth residents and visitors. The archive will contain photos of the pier through its life and documents concerning the eventful history of the pier. We also want to record memories of the pier from Yarmouth residents, cataloguing the great things that have happened on, along and even under the pier.

We will be running a series of drop in sessions, where you can take a look at some of the material collected so far, and bring your own photos, documents etc. for us to add to the physical archive or we can scan or photograph them to include in the electronic archive.

Some of the most important things for us to collect are peoples memories of the pier. We are particularly keen for people to sit and talk to us about their memories while we record the
conversation. This first hand information will form a really useful part of the archive, and will save some fantastic stories from being lost forever. Don’t think your memories aren’t important
- we are interested in the small things too - a first kiss or memorable fishing trip, your recollection of working on the pier or landing there. We can record you at any of the drop in sessions, or you can come along to one of our special memory events.

The drop in sessions in Yarmouth are scheduled as follows:

Sat 3rd November 11am-3pm - Town Hall
Thursday 29th November 11.30am-2.30pm - Town Hall
Thursday 6th December 11.30am-2.30pm - Town Hall
Thursday 13th December 11.30am-2.30pm - Town Hall
Sat 26th April 12pm-3pm - Town Hall

In addition we will be running some "pier memories" recording sessions. We will be booking a comfortable venue with tea and coffee provided while you sit and chat about your memories of the pier with us, while we record for the archive. If you want to know more, have any concerns about the process (it's painless - honest) or would like to arrange a time slot, give Martin or Sam a call on 298098 or email yarmouth.pier@island2000.org.uk You can come with a friend or a small group and chat together if you prefer. This sessions are scheduled for the following dates:

Thursday 28th February 12pm-3pm - venue TBC
Tuesday 4th March 6.30pm-8.30pm - venue TBC
Sat 8th March 11.30am-2pm - venue TBC

Finally, if you have any memories of the pier, photographs etc. you can email them to us at yarmouth.pier@island2000.org.uk or send them to:
Not-The-End-Of-The-Pier
Island 2000 Trust
Venture Quays
Castle Street
East Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO32 6EZ

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