In this selection you’ll see the amazing sight of seaplanes at Southsea beach between 1910 and 1913, rolling skating on South Parade Pier in 1909, the original Clarence Pier and the surrounding buildings from the past and the completely different scene around The Bridge Tavern at Camber Dock around 1930.
17. Old Portsmouth memories
The Camber Dock from the cathedral bell tower circa 1930. Picture: Paul Costen collection Photo: The News archive
18. Southsea memories
Crowded beaches either side of South Parade Pier, Southsea. Picture: Paul Costen collection Photo: The News archive
19. Old Portsmouth memories
The Camber Old Portsmouth. A turn of the century photograph and from an angle not usually seen. Picture: Paul Costen collection Photo: The News archive
20. Southsea memories
A windy day at the children's boating pool on Southsea Common. In the background you can see (from left) the obelisk of Portsmouth Naval War Memorial, the power station chimney and the Queen's Hotel taken late 1920's or early 1930's. Picture: Paul Costen collection Photo: The News archive