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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9. Southsea piers
Aerial view of South Parade Pier on fire in 1975 Photo: The News archive

10. Southsea piers
Looking east towards the War memorial we see the area behind Clarence Pier before the fairground was built. Photo: The News archive

11. Southsea piers
A Miss Southsea beauty contest on South Parade Pier in the 1960's Photo: The News archive
