Antique Victorian teak pokerwork pocket watch box late 1900s hand made showing a picture of Margate pier
The history of Margate Pier, also known as Margate Jetty, in Margate, Kent, England is complex and includes several notable events: 
 
Construction: The original pier was built from wood in 1824. 
 
Iron pier: In 1855, the pier was rebuilt in iron and designed by Eugenius Birch. 
 
Extensions: The pier was extended and added to over the years, including in 1875 and 1893. 
 
Storm damage: In 1877, a storm-driven wreck sliced through the pier, marooning people who were not rescued until the next day. 
 
World War II use: During World War II, the pier was used to move troops and supplies. 
 
Closure: In 1976, the pier closed due to safety concerns. 
 
Storm damage again: In 1978, a storm severely damaged the pier, washing planks onto the beach. 
 
Demolition: The pier was demolished over many years, with the final pieces of the pier head structure being dismantled in 1998. 
 
Remnants: Some remnants of the pier can still be found, including old timber, clay pipes, pottery shards, and paddle steamer shards. 
 
Status: The pier is now considered a "lost" pier. 
 
14 cm wide 12 cm width 6 cm height 
Pyrographer Robert Boyer hypothesizes that the art form dates back to prehistory when early humans created designs using the charred remains of their fires.[4] It was known in China from the time of the Han dynasty, where it was known as "Fire Needle Embroidery".[5] During the Victorian era, the invention of pyrography machines sparked a widespread interest in the craft, and it was at this time that the term "pyrography" was coined (previously the name "pokerwork" had been most widely used)[6] In the late 19th century, a Melbourne architect by the name of Alfred Smart discovered that water-based paint could be applied hot to wood by pumping benzoline fumes through a heated hollow platinum pencil.[7] This improved the pokerwork process by allowing the addition of tinting and shading that were previously impossible. In the early 20th century, the development of the electric pyrographic hot wire wood etching machine further automated the pokerwork process, and Art Nouveau pyrographic gloveboxes and other works were popular in that era. Pyrography is a traditional folk art in many parts of Europe, including Romania, Poland, Hungary, and Flanders, as well as Argentina and other areas in South America.