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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Interior of St Mary’s Hospital Church

25. Portsmouth hospital

Interior of St Mary’s Hospital Church Photo: -

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The Memorial Gate, The Royal Portsmouth Hospital. The former main gateway into the ‘Royal’ in Commercial Road as the Royal Portsmouth Hospital was always called.

26. Portsmouth hospital

The Memorial Gate, The Royal Portsmouth Hospital. The former main gateway into the ‘Royal’ in Commercial Road as the Royal Portsmouth Hospital was always called. Photo: The News archive

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St James' Hospital in 1912. the News PP1464

27. Portsmouth hospital

St James' Hospital in 1912. the News PP1464 Photo: The News archive

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Haslar Naval Hospital. A marvellous view of Haslar gardens and the approach road.

28. Gosport hospital

Haslar Naval Hospital. A marvellous view of Haslar gardens and the approach road. Photo: The News archive

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