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The 50th anniversary of Deal Pier is being celebrated in style with free events for the all the family on Thursday 22 November - including a spectacular fireworks display on the pier and a special exhibition marking its 50 years history.

Events to celebrate the pier’s golden anniversary are being organised to combine with the Christmas lights switching on in Deal. They will feature a photographic exhibition on the pier from 9am-5pm, and a special fireworks display from the pier from 8pm.

Deal’s present pier was opened by the Duke of Edinburgh on 19 November 1957. The pier is 1026 feet long and was designed by Sir W Halcrow and Partners. It is well used by visitors and local residents and is internationally recognised as an angling venue.

While celebrating its history, negotiations are underway with the selected tenderer for works for the future, with exciting works on the pier-end café bar. It is anticipated work will commence on site in February/March 2008 and that the new café will be opened to the public in August/September 2008.