Queen Alexandra hospital in Cosham. All of what we see here as either been demolished or built over. The beautifully kept rose gardens were credit to the men who tended them.placeholder image
Queen Alexandra hospital in Cosham. All of what we see here as either been demolished or built over. The beautifully kept rose gardens were credit to the men who tended them.

31 rare photos of Portsmouth and Gosport over the years

By Steve Deeks
Published 27th May 2020, 10:04 GMT
Updated 19th Feb 2025, 17:03 GMT

We’ve had a look back at our treasured hospital staff from over the years.

Many of the photos you’ll see here are before the NHS had even been formed.

Hospitals included are St Mary’s Hospital, St James’ Hospital, Gosport War Memorial Hospital, The Royal Portsmouth Hospital, The Royal Hospital Haslar and Queen Alexandra Hospital.

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The remains of the Royal Hospital, Commercial Road, Portsmouth, on January 11, 1941

13. Portsmouth hospital

The remains of the Royal Hospital, Commercial Road, Portsmouth, on January 11, 1941 Photo: The News archive

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Elephants from Chipperfield's circus at St Mary's Hospital, Milton in 1952.

14. Portsmouth hospital

Elephants from Chipperfield's circus at St Mary's Hospital, Milton in 1952. Photo: The News archive

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The main gate to St Mary's Hospital, Milton Road circa 1937

15. Portsmouth hospital

The main gate to St Mary's Hospital, Milton Road circa 1937 Photo: The News archive

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Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham.

16. Portsmouth hospital

Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham. Photo: The News archive

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