O-Class Submarines two of the boats formerly based at HMS Dolphin, Gosport, now waiting to be cut-up for scrap at Pound's shipbreakers yard at Tipner, Portsmouth. Picture: Michael Scaddan 006051-0018placeholder image
O-Class Submarines two of the boats formerly based at HMS Dolphin, Gosport, now waiting to be cut-up for scrap at Pound's shipbreakers yard at Tipner, Portsmouth. Picture: Michael Scaddan 006051-0018

In pictures: A history of John Pounds' scrapyard at Tipner

By Deborah Croker
Published 4th Jul 2020, 17:18 BST
Updated 4th Jul 2020, 17:20 BST

Many of you will have spotted the John Pounds’ scrapyard at Tipner when heading into Portsmouth via the M275.

We’ve had a look back through the archives to find some interesting old photos of the scrapyard.

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The interior of the old magazine building, which is a listed building in Pounds Yard, Portsmouth 13th September 1993.

21. Pounds Yard

The interior of the old magazine building, which is a listed building in Pounds Yard, Portsmouth 13th September 1993. Photo: The News archive

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Pounds Yard at Tipner 30th May 2001. Scrap! Picture: Malcolm Wells

22. Pounds Yard

Pounds Yard at Tipner 30th May 2001. Scrap! Picture: Malcolm Wells Photo: The News archive

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Chain at Pounds Yard at Tipner 30th May 2001. Picture: Malcolm Wells

23. Pounds Yard

Chain at Pounds Yard at Tipner 30th May 2001. Picture: Malcolm Wells Photo: The News archive

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HMS Stalker an LST alongside at Pounds Shipyard at Tipner in Portsmouth 12th December 2002. Picture: Malcolm Wells 026251-203

24. Pounds Yard

HMS Stalker an LST alongside at Pounds Shipyard at Tipner in Portsmouth 12th December 2002. Picture: Malcolm Wells 026251-203 Photo: The News archive

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