The history of Clarence Pier, Southsea, in pictures | Nostalgia

A great collection of old images showing Clarence Pier, Southsea, in its various guises going back to 1860.
Clarence Pier with the paddle steamer Lorna Doone on the left. This picture was taken shortly before the outbreak of war in 1939. Picture: Robert James collectionClarence Pier with the paddle steamer Lorna Doone on the left. This picture was taken shortly before the outbreak of war in 1939. Picture: Robert James collection
Clarence Pier with the paddle steamer Lorna Doone on the left. This picture was taken shortly before the outbreak of war in 1939. Picture: Robert James collection

There are many more old photographs of the pier in our collection which you can see by clicking here.

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