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 Lord Mayor Sir Denis Daly preceded by his wife Margaret departs the Royal Hospital after a Christmas Day visit in 1950.

17. Portsmouth hospital

The Lord Mayor Sir Denis Daly preceded by his wife Margaret departs the Royal Hospital after a Christmas Day visit in 1950. Photo: The News archive

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The old main entrance to Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham

18. Portsmouth hospital

The old main entrance to Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham Photo: The News archive

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With windows boarded up and some smashed, the Eye & Ear Hospital in Grove Road North awaits demolition

19. Portsmouth hospital

With windows boarded up and some smashed, the Eye & Ear Hospital in Grove Road North awaits demolition Photo: The News archive

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Royal Haslar Hospital

20. Gosport hospital

Royal Haslar Hospital Photo: The News archive

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