THE search is on for old photos to be used as part of a historical project at Clacton Pier.

The attraction wants to set up a new section on its website, pulling together information and images from across the decades.

The aim is to create a collection of photos showing buildings, rides and events from the its 147-year history.

A number of people and organisations have already agreed to help out with the initiative – including past owners’ families and Clacton Historical Society’s Norman Jacobs.

The pier wants to hear from residents and visitors who are in possession of interesting shots, which they are willing to see used on the website.

Nigel Brown will be compiling the information and images, to help make the section as comprehensive as possible.

He said: “The pier will soon be 150 years old and the current owners – the Ball family – are keen to chart its colourful history in images and words.

“The idea is to create an area on the website where people can find out as much as possible about the pier and then we can update it as the years go by.

“We already have some great photos from the early days but are happy to receive more and we are especially lacking from the 1960s to 2000.

“I am sure that there will be people out there who have some fantastic shots from that time and might be willing to share them with us.”

The person who sends in what is judged to be the best photo will get a year’s pass for the pier for four people worth around £200.

The runner-up will have the choice of unlimited rides for a family of four for a day, £60 worth of pier credit or an annual fishing pass.

Photos should be emailed to nb@clactonpier.co.uk.