The blaze ravaged the partly-wooden structure, which was opened in 1904.
The Grand Pier took 90 minutes to become a blackened shell due to a blaze believed to have started in the kitchens.
A view of The Grand Pier after its pavilion was destroyed by a fire.
Owner of the Grand Pier Kerry Michael (right), with his sister Michelle (centre), and friend and bank manager Martin Fey, on the Grand Pier.
Holiday-makers gather on the beach next to the Grand Pier after the major fire broke out.
Aerial view of the Grand Pier at Weston-Super-Mare.
Fire crew tackle the blaze on the Grand Pier.
Donkeys walking along the beach by the pier at Weston-Super-Mare in 1955.
A busy day on the pier at Weston-Super-Mare.
Holiday makers enjoying the beach by the pier.
Holiday-makers relax on deckchairs next to the Grand Pier on the beach at Weston-Super-Mare.
The pier lights up the beach.
