Hastings Pier Act 1867
WHEREAS the Construction of a Promenade Pier at Hastings in the County of Sussex would be of great public and local Advantage: And whereas the Persons herein-after named, with others, are willing at their own Expense to construct such Pier; And whereas the Purposes aforesaid cannot be effected without the Authority of Parliament: And whereas Plans and Sections showing the Lines and Levels of the Pier and Works by this Act authorized to be made and the Lands to be taken for the Purposes thereo...