Both piers have been transformed and rebuilt over the years. This photo gallery includes the fires, bandstands being re-positioned, steamboats at the end of the piers and the beauty contests held there.
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1. Southsea piers
South Parade Pier in 1900 before it burned down. The News PP4144 Photo: The News archive
2. Southsea piers
Excited locals on the opening day of South Parade Pier on August 12, 1908 Photo: The News archive
3. Southsea piers
South Parade Pier is on fire on July 19, 1904. The News PP4143 Photo: The News archive
4. Southsea piers
Locals gather to watch the pier burn down on June 11, 1974. The News PP4152 Photo: The News archive
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