28 retro photos charting the history of The Hard in Portsmouth

The Hard in Portsea is one of the city’s most historic areas and has undergone huge change over the years.

The area, which is believed to have got its name from a slipway for boats, now has many pubs nearby as well as a train and bus station.

Here are some of our favourite photos from our archive.

17. The Hard, Portsea, Portsmouth

Buses at The Hard Interchange, Portsea, Portsmouth. | JPIMedia Photo: The News, Portsmouth

The 075 National Express to London at The Hard in Portsea, Portsmouth. | JPIMedia Photo: The News, Portsmouth

One of the businesses in The Hard, Portsea, Portsmouth. | JPIMedia Photo: The News, Portsmouth

The Ship & Castle in The Hard, Portsea, Portsmouth. | JPIMedia Photo: The News, Portsmouth