I love a bit of history, especially when supported by old photographs. Clarence Pier was built in 1861 and opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales. The direct tramline route was removed in 1873. The pier was extended in 1905 and again in 1932 with cafes, sun deck and concourse hall. Bombed by the Luftwaffe on June 1st 1941 during Portsmouth heaviest air raid and then re-opened on the 1st June 1961 in it’s present state. Clarence Pier.
Paul
20 March
I always think it looks strange with the building up to it’s sea edge.
Bo
20 March
It’s a pier…
bit different from the current wimpy and Jurassic 3000 setup!
Uno annalon
25 October
Hello. I was walking under the pier and found a metal badge or pendant 1894 it say issued only to pier people and a issue number 687. Have you seen one before?