Bournemouth's Pier Approach has seen a lot of changes over the decades.

We've tracked the highs and lows of the iconic Bournemouth viewpoint from the Victorian era to its present day - including the hated-Imax building.

All pictures show the view looking towards the Royal Bath Hotel. 

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The scene above was captured from a Victorian photo album, which was auctioned last year

 

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Pier Approach in 1875

 

 

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Pier Approach in 1900s

 

 

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A leap forward to 1934

 

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And another from the 1930s courtesy of Bournemouth Souvenir Guide 1939-1940.

 

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Pier Approach in 1950

 

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Postcard of Pier Approach in 1950s

 

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Swimming baths at Pier Approach in 1966

 

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View towards Pier Approach in 1975

 

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And in 1978

 

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Changing drastically in 1982

 

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Beginning of the Imax building in 1998

 

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Taking shape in 1999

 

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Still standing in 2010

 

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Demolition begins in March 2013

 

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This was the scene in June 2013

 

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Until a new open-air arena was launched at the end of June 2013

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If you have any pictures, please email them to digital@bournemouthecho.co.uk

For more information on the history of the site click here for our Imax section