There are just a selection from some of the fantastic sport and social clubs we have in the area.
Photos include Jimmy White paying a visit to Top Spot Snooker in Leigh Park in 1993, Southsea Motor Club racing on the Eastern Road in 1935 and Portsea Secondary Modern Boys’ Gymnastics Club back in 1954.
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9. Memories from local clubs from the past
Pompey captain Reg Flewin with the championship trophy at Fratton Park at the end of the 1948-49 season, alongside club president Field Marshal Montgomery Photo: The News archive
10. Memories from local clubs from the past
Portsea Secondary Modern Boys' School's gymnastics club in 1954 Photo: The News archive
11. Memories from local clubs from the past
Kate Omrod aged 21 and Fran Steel aged 43, play bingo at the Top Rank club in Portsmouth, 1995. The News PP4465 Photo: The News archive
12. Memories from local clubs from the past
Divers from Portsmouth university subaqua club take part in the 24 hour underwater connect four tournament at the Pyramids centre in November 1994. The News PP5300 Photo: The News archive