Charlotte Street market - the glory days | Nostalgia
The centre of Portsmouth simply doesn’t have the same vibrant market atmosphere on Fridays and Saturdays any more.
Not since the demise of Charlotte Street market.
In its heyday it attracted thousands over the two days. It was largely a fruit and veg market but like all good ones you could buy virtually anything – from a dustpan and brush to a pair of sports socks and a nylon sheet.
To see the full gallery and take a nostalgic wander down Charlotte Street, why not click here.
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