Pier goes under the hammer
VIDEO: An unusual auction took place in our region today - a pier built over 100 years ago in Southsea went under the hammer. Christine Alsford reports.
Auction: Did pier find a buyer?
South Parade pier in Portsmouth's Southsea area is up for auction today. It was closed down earlier this year over safety concerns.
South Parade Pier fails to sell at auction
Portsmouth's South Parade Pier in Southsea has failed to sell at auction. The structure was closed earlier this year over safety fears. Bidding at the Aegeas Bowl in Southampton failed to secure a new owner.
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Pier up for auction
A pier that was closed down earlier this year over safety concerns will be sold at auction later.
The South Parade pier at Southsea in Portsmouth needs major investment before it can reopen. The structure dates from the nineteenth century. It will go under the hammer at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.