It may be modest in scale, but it delivers brilliantly for visitors to the peaceful seaside town seeking a touch of nostalgia and entertainment, just like the good old days. The pier at Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset , holds the title of Britain's shortest pier, yet it has endured for more than a century as a testament to 1900s engineering prowess and the region's commitment to welcoming tourists. Comprising a straightforward shoreward pavilion perched on concrete piles, the structure brings a touch