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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17. Memories from local clubs from the past
Gosport and District Motorcyle Club at their camp in 1939 Photo: The News archive
18. Memories from local clubs from the past
Portchester Karate Club members Andrew Hollins and Faye Chappleman won the young male and female kata respectively in the Portsmouth invitation junior Karate tournament in 1995. The News PP4878 Photo: The News archive
19. Memories from local clubs from the past
Gosport and District Motorcycle Club coach outing to Brighton in 1949 Photo: The News archive
20. Memories from local clubs from the past
The Portsmouth Glee Club, with soloists Frederick Harvey and Olive Groves and musical director and founder Harold Hall (far right at the front) in Copnor Methodist Church during the Second World War Photo: The News archive