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.

9. Memories of Cosham

Cosham Raiway looking NorthLooking north from Cosham railway station towards the Military Hospital and Fort WidleyPicture: Costen.co.uk Photo: The News archive

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10. Memories of Cosham

Three barefooted lads playing in London Road, Cosham. Picture: Costen.co.uk Photo: The News archive

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11. Memories of Cosham

The level crossing High Street, Cosham, with the Railway Hotel and the footbridge over the tracks which hasn't changed to this day. Picture: Costen.co.uk Photo: The News archive