Brighton Marine Palace and Pier Act 1888
WHEREAS it would be of great benefit to the inhabitants of and the general public visiting the town and neighbourhood of Brighton if the pier (herein-after referred to as "the Chain Pier") belonging to the Brighthelmston Suspension Pier Company (herein-after referred to as "the Pier Company") were taken down and removed and a more commodious pier and a pier-head suitable for a promenade with assembly and other rooms and conveniences thereon were erected in its stead:
And whereas the persons i...