“Time and tide wait for no man” is a 13th century proverb that goes back even further in ancient English and the sentiment remains the..
Here is a great, and somewhat rare, picture of a pre-1904 South Parade Pier. The original structure was twice the length of the current one..
At the time of my last post on the subject, the pier was due to be rescued by a mystery consortium who’s ambitions were to..
Over the past week we have heard announcements in the local press that Bouygues Development are looking to seek permission to demolish the eyesore that..
Over the past couple of weeks quiet rumours about South Parade Pier being sold to a mysterious new owner/s have become more and more audible...
The long and continuing story of South Parade Pier still doesn’t seem to have any resolution in sight just yet. The boards went up on..
The South Parade Trust (once the People’s Pier) are, as you may know, a social enterprise made up of a group of Portsmouth people from..
I’m fully loving this series of re-imaginations of the pier by local artist and graphic designer Jon Everitt. Each piece representing our local landmark in..
Whilst researching some things for some upcoming articles about the South Parade Pier I found this painting of the pier, painted by artist Richard Baker..
The public auction of South Parade Pier is fast approaching – 12th Dec, with a guide price of £190,000 – £210,000. Sold via Clive Emson..