The above early 1930s view of Largo Pier has many points of interest. Starting on the left hand side, there is the Railway Inn with a group of three people standing beside it - the youngest of whom is looking up towards the photographer on the viaduct. The Crusoe Hotel has its fairly short-lived flat roof on the seaward side, while on the near side there are noticeboards on the walls behind the steps (perhaps advertising the summer entertainments) and five barrels.
The Pier Pavilion is prominently located on the wide part of the pier. Although no show is in progress, it does look like something is planned for later and there are plenty people milling around. Between that and the road bridge is the little ice-cream hut run by the Fortes. An advert for 'Rowntree's York Milk Chocolate' hangs on the side of the hut. Rowing boats for hire are tied up along the pier.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the road bridge (see below) is a different scene- with many fishing nets out drying around the Net House in the distance. In the foreground are the roofs and chimneys of the Drummochy houses. Further below is the whole scene put together. This was not long after a major restoration of the pier after storm damage in 1926.
The Pier Pavilion is prominently located on the wide part of the pier. Although no show is in progress, it does look like something is planned for later and there are plenty people milling around. Between that and the road bridge is the little ice-cream hut run by the Fortes. An advert for 'Rowntree's York Milk Chocolate' hangs on the side of the hut. Rowing boats for hire are tied up along the pier.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the road bridge (see below) is a different scene- with many fishing nets out drying around the Net House in the distance. In the foreground are the roofs and chimneys of the Drummochy houses. Further below is the whole scene put together. This was not long after a major restoration of the pier after storm damage in 1926.
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