Some of the photos go as far back as 1860 and feature the popular funfair rides, as well as people taking a stroll along the pier.
All of these photos have been sourced from The News’ archives and show how the pier changed over the course of about 100 years, between the mid 19th and 20th centuries.
21. Clarence Pier Southsea
The original Clarence Pier of 1871, when horse drawn trams terminated at platforms (seen on the pier to the left). Photo: The News archive
22. Clarence Pier Southsea
An aerial view of Clarence Pier. In the far background can be seen Victoria Barracks and the Pier Hotel. Photo: The News archive
23. Clarence Pier Southsea
Pre-war Clarence Pier, Southsea. I have never seen an aerial view of Clarence Pier as it was before it was blitzed during World War Two. Photo: The News archive
24. Clarence Pier Southsea
This is an 1860 photograph show the an early part of Clarence Pier in 1860. Photo: The News archive