Southsea's two glorious piers - picture special | Nostalgia

Southsea, Southsea – so good they gave it two piers!
By Deborah Croker
Published 12th Sep 2020, 06:00 BST
Updated 12th Sep 2020, 10:31 BST
South Parade Pier with packed beaches in the background in the 1930s.South Parade Pier with packed beaches in the background in the 1930s.
South Parade Pier with packed beaches in the background in the 1930s.

There are some fabulous old images to view here.

It’s amazing how both piers have changed, been transformed and rebuilt over the years.

This set of 24 pictures includes, fires, bandstands being re-positioned, roller staking, steamboats at the end of the piers and the beauty contests held there.

Boaters and parasols were the order of the day in this picture of sun-seekers on Clarence Pier, Southsea, about 1910. Picture: costen.co.ukBoaters and parasols were the order of the day in this picture of sun-seekers on Clarence Pier, Southsea, about 1910. Picture: costen.co.uk
Boaters and parasols were the order of the day in this picture of sun-seekers on Clarence Pier, Southsea, about 1910. Picture: costen.co.uk

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