Patricia, now 91, has been at the heart of Clarence Pier since she was 14-years-old, working hands-on with everything from cleaning galloper rods to being a guinea pig for new and prospective rides.

The stretch of water in front of you was a mass of specialist warships all destined for the greatest seabourne invasion in history. Skip to main content; ... Point 2 - Clarence Pier.

Clarence Pier, Southsea, was originally built and opened on June 1, 1861, by the Prince and Princess of Wales and boasted a regular ferry service to the Isle of Wight.

Clarence Pier in Portsmouth could see a redeveloped hovercraft terminal with check-in facilities for hovercraft travellers alongside visitor information and commercial space.