To most people in our city, Portsmouth Point is now known as Spice Island these days, and is a popular destination for a walk or just to enjoy a drink and watch the world – and the harbour – go by.
Years ago men were found there at the Point in Old Portsmouth and forced into Nelson's navy and historic buildings of the time, such as the Still and West, the Spice Island Inn and Point Barracks all feature – and are popular places to visit today.
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Be sure to click through all the pages to see what Spice Island used to look like.
21. Point Old Portsmouth
A marvellous view from Point, Old Portsmouth out into the harbour with a Thames barge passing by. Photo: The News archive
22. Point Old Portsmouth
A floating bridge awaits more trade at Point, Old Portsmouth. Photo: The News archive
23. Point Old Portsmouth
With lifeboats swinging on their davits, an Isle of Wight car ferry departs from Point, Old Portsmouth Photo: The News archive
24. Point Old Portsmouth
The Coal Exchange, Portsmouth, in the late 1940's Photo: The News archive