Cosham Police Station, Portsmouth in 1953.

Picture: Wright & Logan Photographers — Cosham Police Station, Portsmouth in 1953. Picture: Wright & Logan Photographers

placeholder image — Cosham Police Station, Portsmouth in 1953. Picture: Wright & Logan Photographers

Memorable retro pictures to take you back to Portsmouth and Gosport in 1953

By Steve Deeks

Published 6th Aug 2026, 16:10 BST

Take a trip back in time to 1953 in Portsmouth and Gosport with these retro photos.

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.

Portsmouth War Memorial, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth in 1953.

Picture: Wright & Logan Photographers

17. Portsmouth 1953

Portsmouth War Memorial, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth in 1953. Picture: Wright & Logan Photographers Photo: Wright & Logan Photographers

Portsmouth Gosport