The photos show a number of popular spots across the two areas. Do you recognise any of them?
See how times have changed and look through the pictures below.
1. Portsmouth in 1953
Cosham Police Station, Portsmouth in 1953. Picture: Wright & Logan Photographers Photo: Wright & Logan Photographers
2. Southsea in 1953
Lord Nelson statue, Pembroke Gardens, Southsea in 1953. Picture: Wright & Logan Photographers Photo: Wright & Logan Photographers
3. Portsmouth in 1953
Portsmouth War Memorial, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth in 1953. Picture: Wright & Logan Photographers Photo: Wright & Logan Photographers
4. Portsmouth in 1953
Portsmouth Tech College, Portsmouth in 1953. Picture: Wright & Logan Photographers Photo: Wright & Logan Photographers
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