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Broad Street sketch 1800's

19 wonderful retro photos taking you back to Old Portsmouth

Winter Road, Southsea, in 1984. The News PP1936

16 memorable pictures taking you back to Southsea in the 80s

Broad Street sketch 1800's

19 wonderful retro photos taking you back to Old Portsmouth

Old Portsmouth, 'Point' - Old Brickwoods Brewery 1920

Intriguing retro photos of Portsmouth a century ago

Albert Road Portsmouth around 1984. Picture: The News 2698-1

17 happy memories from Portsmouth 1984

Gosport Theatre Cinema in High Street in the 1930's
Picture: Costen.co.uk

Stunning retro images of Gosport from the past you will love

Clarence Pier during the 1930s

Wonderful retro pictures of famous Southsea piers and Esplanade

Palmerston Road, Southsea, about 1925.

Photos show what Palmerston Road looked like in 1870

Portsmouth Guildhall and Guildhall Square August 1972

27 classic retro pictures of Portsmouth Guildhall through the years

Flooded homes at Wallington, Fareham, when the River Wallington burst its banks in November 1976.

18 iconic pictures from 1970s Fareham

A postcard of Clarence Pier 1909

Classic retro images capture wonderful Clarence Pier life

Golden Muzzle - Winner Jicky (No. 2) and second-placed dog Upton Johno ( No. 4) pictured on the first lap of the final at Portsmouth Greyhound Stadium at Target Road, Tipner back in 2000. Picture: Mike Scaddan. 005949_0041

28 memories of Portsmouth Greyhound Stadium

Cresta Gas, Classic Carpets and Shop and Save, Albert Road Portsmouth around 1992 Picture: C1528-3

16 memorable Portsmouth shops from the 1990s you loved visiting

Three carriers in Portsmouth at the same time. Seen in Portsmouth Harbour in February 1989 are HM Ships Invincible, Ark Royal and Illustrious. Picture: Terry Pearson collection

Exclusive: 23 sensational photos showing glorious Portsmouth life in 1989

Tricorn fire December 1989. The News PP366

30 memorable retro photos capture wonderful 1980s life in Portsmouth

Green Farm in Copnor Road, Hilsea, in January 1970, now the site of the Toby Carvery. The News PP460

Wonderful unearthed retro photos from 1970 Portsmouth
There’s so many interesting images to see in this selection of images from Portsmouth’s past.
Steve Deeks

South Parade Pier Southsea around June 1985. The News 6857-15

26 wonderful retro photos taking you back to Portsmouth 1985

18 iconic pictures from 1970s Fareham

Young lads offering rides in their goat carts on Southsea seafront in the 1890's

23 stunning retro photos of Clarence Pier, Parade and Esplanade in Southsea

Savoy Buildings at South Parade, Southsea, situated between Clarendon Road and Alhambra Road, where a major redevelopment in planned to demolish the complex of nightclubs, bars and casino, and build 94 flats on the site. Time & Envy Nightclubs, Joanna's, Club Tiberius Casino, and apartments will be demolished. Picture: Michael Scaddan (064658-0032)

Retro pictures of Portsmouth’s most intriguing buildings which are no longer sta...

Buses waiting at The Hard, Portsmouth in May 1980. One of the buses shows an old advertisement for The News. The News PP3492

29 fascinating retro photos taking you back to Portsmouth 1980

Flooding in Broad Street 1905

19 exclusive retro photos dropping you back to Old Portsmouth

Pedestrians allowed to walk by. Possibly Laburnum Grove or Stubbington Avenue, a collision, but pedestrians just stroll by. Picture: Colin Hull collection.

14 iconic retro photos showing streets from Portsmouth's past

The Queen Mother leaving the D-Day museum and greeting the crowd in Jun 1984. The News PP4020

17 happy memories from Portsmouth 1984

Incinerator Quatremain Road December 1975. Picture: The News

19 intriguing retro picture memories of Portsmouth 1975

Conway Street, Landport during The Blitz

Portsmouth from the past: 14 stunning pictures taking you right back

Fareham: Work on the Quay Street roundabout flyover looking north in August 1985. The News PP989

Roundabout picture memories that will pique your interest
If you are in construction, this is one for you. There are some interesting images from before and during construction of some of our well known local roundabouts that are so familiar to us now. Perhaps you were involved in one of these large construction projects?
Steve Deeks

Two cars about to be overcome by the tide on the slipway at the Hard in 1970. The new approach road from the Hard to the Harbour Station can be seen in the background.

Intriguing old photos that will bring 1970 Portsmouth back to life

The aftermath of the bombing in Conway Street, Landport.

14 stunning picture memories of Portsmouth taking you right back

Flooded homes at Wallington, Fareham, when the River Wallington burst its banks in November 1976.

18 iconic pictures from 1970s Fareham

The Pedestrianisation of Commercial Road later in the summer of 1972.

14 photos that show how Commercial Road has changed over the years

Hilsea Lido Lagoon, Portsmouth Picture: Costen.co.uk

38 sensational photos showing Hilsea decades ago

Gateway, Albert Road Portsmouth around 1994 Picture: 0712-3

16 memorable Portsmouth shops from the 1990s

Row boats for hire alongside Clarence Pier.

23 nostalgic memories taking you back to Clarence Pier

When the Eastern Road was first constructed in the 1930's speed trials were held there organised by Southsea Motor Club. In 1935 the Speed Trials attracted motorist from all over the country, not to mention very large crowds.

In pictures: Memories of Portsmouth sports and social clubs

Portsmouth Society secretary Dr Roger James, taking another look at the controversial structure of the Tricorn, Portsmouth, 1995. The News PP5240

31 glorious retro photos as we remember fond times in Portsmouth 1995

Mike Castellano was not too pleased about his car after the Great Storm in October 1987. The News PP4119

Exclusive pictures: Poignant memories of 1987 in Portsmouth - a truly famous yea...

Sent in by R.M.Wall of Milford Court, Landport we see the building of Reeves & Co Wholesale Grocers. The building stood in Greetham Street and is another fine Victorian building with tall chimneys demolished in the sixties.

14 amazing memories of Portsmouth you will love

Flooding scene at Fareham in May 1979. The News PP382

18 photos bringing you back to Fareham in the 1970s

55-Ton Chieftan tank along Island View Terrace, Portsmouth, 1993. The News PP5261

22 pictures showing wonderful times in Portsmouth 1993

Hayling beach is extremely popular for the summer of 1980. The News PP5495

39 photos to take you back to Hayling in the 80s and 90s

Work on the Quay Street roundabout flyover at Fareham, looking north in August 1985. The News PP989

22 amazing photos taking you back to Fareham in 1980s

HMS Hercules after de-masting and unarmed and had possibly become part of HMS Fisgard. Picture: Robert James collection.

Rare pictures of historic Royal Navy vessels from Portsmouth's glorious past

HMS Ark Royal A marvellous photograph from Mike Nolans collection. HMS Ark Royal berthing at South Railway Jetty in 1972.

15 glorious memories of Portsmouth's incredible Royal Navy in the 1970s

Development area around Sultan Road, Buckland in June 1972. The News PP4478

13 wonderful photos show Buckland over the years

14th July 2005. Paying off. HMS Cardiff makes her way into Portsmouth. Picture: Malcolm Wells/The News Portsmouth ( 053301-99 )

21 fond memories of Royal Navy ship HMS Cardiff I am pleased to unearth

Charlotte Crotty, from Copnor, submitted this picture of her colourful home bar.

Amazing home bars created during first lockdown five years ago

Atmospheric Gosport in 1900 wit Portsmouth beyond Portsmouth Harbour from Gosport by Neil Marshall

Memorable photos of Portsmouth docks and dockyard through the years

Osborne Road, Southsea late 1950's. Picture: costen.co.uk

17 memorable images of Portsmouth to take you back

Portsmouth Navy Days is packed full of excited people in 1983. The News PP4990

22 amazing picture memories of Portsmouth in 1983 that will take you back

Weapons Engineering Mechanics from HMS Collingwood take charge with a charity bed push from Wykeham day Hospital to Fareham, 1993. The News PP5532

18 delightful photos to take you back to Fareham in 1993

3rd June 2018. Brittany Ferries ferry leaving for Normandy with a naval escort. The procession is led by four P 2000s followed by the Brittany ferry with the veterans on the stern deck and four D-Day vessels two either side of the ferry at the stern, followed by a frigate and then followed by the Little Dunkirk Ships. Pictured: Type 23 frigate, HMS St Albans sailing past. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Three of Portsmouth's Type 23 Royal Navy frigates over the years

An aerial view of the bus station in The Hard, Portsmouth on June 8 1979. The News PP3960

16 wonderful images of how things were in Portsmouth 1979

Blake House at Gunwharf Quays, with a view from the upper penthouse level under construction, looking towards Portsmouth harbour entrance and the Solent towards the Isle of Wight. Picture: Michael Scaddan. 011686_0201

30 memorable photos of HMS Vernon making way for Gunwharf Quays

HMS Dragon's Mk8 Lynx Helicopter conducted day into night flying. As part of the sortie it fired all of it's countermeasure flares as the sunset over the ship on the 19th Septemember 2013.

30 great pictures of Royal Navy ship HMS Dragon

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