How Spinnaker Tower finally came to dominate city skyline 15 years ago | Nostalgia

Hard to believe but The Spinnaker Tower is 15 years old in 2020.
By Chris Owen
Published 13th Jul 2020, 17:35 BST
Updated 13th Jul 2020, 17:35 BST
The tower seemingly dwarfed by the high tower crane used to construct the sails, April 2004. Picture: Michael Scaddan (042003-0014)The tower seemingly dwarfed by the high tower crane used to construct the sails, April 2004. Picture: Michael Scaddan (042003-0014)
The tower seemingly dwarfed by the high tower crane used to construct the sails, April 2004. Picture: Michael Scaddan (042003-0014)

Since it opened in 2005 at Gunwharf Quays, the 550ft high structure has come to symbolise the regeneration of post-war Portsmouth.

For more pictures of how the tower too shape, click here.

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The tower under construction at Gunwharf Quays, February 2004. Picture Paul Jacobs 040989-2The tower under construction at Gunwharf Quays, February 2004. Picture Paul Jacobs 040989-2
The tower under construction at Gunwharf Quays, February 2004. Picture Paul Jacobs 040989-2
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