12 scintillating and utterly fantastic picture memories of Cosham in Portsmouth

Cosham has changed quite a lot over the years, as these beautiful images show. Until the 1920s it was a small village surrounded by just fields, with it eventually expanding both east and west along the slopes of Portsdown Hill.

In this selection you will see some interesting views of the High Street, the Carlton Cinema badly damaged during the Blitz, a very busy Cosham fairground in 1910 and a lovely view of the level crossing with the Railway Hotel behind.

5. Memories of Cosham

Taken from Cosham. The annual fair held on the downs of Portsdown Hill just above Southwick Hill Road and the house seen are on the old A3 going up the hill from Cosham.Most of the swings are Skye Boat swings. Picture: Costen.co.uk Photo: The News archive

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6. Memories of Cosham

At the junction of High Street and Spur Road, Cosham we find the wonderful David Greigs provision shop. Picture: Barry Cox collection Photo: The News archive