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.

17. Building of Spinnaker Tower

The Spinnaker Tower taken from Harbour Tower in Gosport. PICTURE:STEVE REID(033504-516) Photo: Steve Reid

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18. Building of Spinnaker Tower

One of the last 'tube' type stanchions is forced into the seabed to support the new Spinnaker Tower at Gunwharf in Portsmouth PICTURES BY MALCOLM R WELLS: 021307-13 Photo: Malcolm Wells

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19. Building of Spinnaker Tower

29/7/05. The view out from the first viewing floor of the Spinnaker Tower over the harbour and the shadow of the tower reflected in the water. PICTURE: MATT SCOTT-JOYNT (053564-25) Photo: Matt Scott-Joynt

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20. Building of Spinnaker Tower

19/4/04. The Spinnaker Tower at Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, seemingly dwarfed by the high tower crane used to construct the sails. PICTURE: MICHAEL SCADDAN (042003-0014) Photo: Mike Scaddan

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