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Victorian - Isle of Wight a Gateway to the Seaside

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History Piers and jetties

Cowes Fountain Pier

REF NR: 557

General Information

1. The pier itself has gradually extended itself bit by bit over many years, today the pier is still being used by Red Funnel as the FastJet commuter service to Southampton.

1. Sources: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A492004

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