15 stunning old photos of Waterlooville you will love

In this gallery we see historic photos of London Road, railway carriages being moved by traction engine by road, and bread being delivered by horse and cart.

It also includes memories of Empire Day, which was a celebration of the British Empire that was held for many years in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and other countries. It took place every year on May 24, the date of Queen Victoria’s birthday. People would salute the union flag and sing patriotic songs.

The Portsdown and Horndean Light Railway, a tram service that ran from Cosham to Horndean, is also featured.

The service opened on the March 3 1903. The route ran alongside the London Road, which is now the A3. From 1924 the light railway trams ran to the town hall, later to Clarence Pier and to South Parade Pier.