So you thought you knew East Street, Havant? Take a look at these... | Nostalgia

There have been many incarnations of East Street, Havant, through the ages as these fascinating photographs show.

To see the full collection go to portsmouth.co.uk and look for the Retro tab.

East Street, Havant. Ladies hairdressers and Barclays Bank on the left, with the Bear Hotel, the Elizabethan bar and Elizabeth Myers Ltd on the right. Picture: Paul Costen collectionplaceholder image
East Street, Havant. Ladies hairdressers and Barclays Bank on the left, with the Bear Hotel, the Elizabethan bar and Elizabeth Myers Ltd on the right. Picture: Paul Costen collection

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