Wonderful retro pictures revealing the making of Portsmouth's famous Spinnaker Tower

Following on from our look back at the building of the Spinnaker Tower last week, here are some more pictures showing how the famous building took shape.

Since it opened in 2005 at Gunwharf Quays, the 550ft high structure has come to symbolise the regeneration of post-war Portsmouth.

See pictures below of the tower being built.

13. Building of Spinnaker Tower

Spinnaker Tower has the cone/spire lifted into place today Picture Steve Reid 050235-6 Photo: Steve Reid

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14. Building of Spinnaker Tower

Spinnaker Tower has the cone/spire lifted into place today Picture Steve Reid 050235-4 Photo: Steve Reid

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15. Building of Spinnaker Tower

18/10/05. First paying visitors to the Spinnaker Tower at Gunwharf Quays, waiting for the official opening by the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth. PICTURE: MICHAEL SCADDAN (054824-0057) Photo: Mike Scaddan

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16. Building of Spinnaker Tower

16/10/2005. A Service of dedication for the opening of The Spinnaker Tower PICTURE: MALCOLM WELLS ( 054832-209 ) Photo: Malcolm Wells

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