Cadogan Pier

Cadogan Pier was built in 1841 to bring potential buyers to Lord Cadogan's new estate of houses in Chelsea. It was a landmark structure and was the prime river gateway for visitors to Chelsea. The Pier was rebuilt in 1875 to accommodate Albert Bridge, London, that has been recognised as one of London's most beautiful bridges. The Pier has been used for many things of importance in its long history, most recently (February 2019) for the "Royal Jubilee Pageant." The Pier is and will most likely forever be a London landmark and one of its kind in Chelsea.

It was erected by Earl Cadogan by 1841 and designed by Nathaniel Handford. It was rebuilt around 1875 following the completion of Albert Bridge. The London County Council obtained the pier from the Thames Conservancy Board and repaired it in 1905. In 1996 it was bought by Cadogan Pier Limited from the Port of London Authority. The pier was extended in 2004 to designs by Beckett Rankine. In 2010 a boat moored there was put up for sale for £1 million. Cadogan Pier Limited has hosted the finish line of the Doggett's Coat and Badge Race for the Chelsea Society. It has also restored the historical landmark 'CADOGAN PIER' sign and twin Union Jack flags, put in place a professional team to…