We have been through our archives to find some fascinating images of the city from the 1920s and 1930s before the second world war changed our city forever.
You will see in this wonderful collection a fantastic image of the Camber Dock, an exceptionally busy Wymering Racecourse, our roads filled with cars from the time and a deckchair attendant collecting money on Southsea beach with a steamer in the background at the end of the old Clarence Pier.
While a lot has happened over the years, these pictures show that some things have not changed at all – including the crowds on Southsea beach! In fact it was even busier!
1. Portsmouth in the 1920s
Old Portsmouth, 'Point' - Old Brickwoods Brewery 1920 The main Old Brickwoods Brewery (known at first as Portsmouth Brewery) was located on the corner of Admiralty Road and Queen Street in Portsea which they occupied from 1902 until closing in 1983. It was bought by Whitbread & Co. Ltd in the 1970s, but brewing was later stopped and the brewery was demolished. The site is now housing. Photo: The News archive
2. Portsmouth in the 1920s
Inside looking out. A view from inside what was the dockyard main gate in the 1920s looking out into Queen Street. Now Victory Gate is the main entrance into the historic dockyard, though it is also used by serving personnel as an entrance to the adjoining HMNB Portsmouth. Photo: The News archive
3. Portsmouth in the 1920s
Dressed to impress - this ladies day out took place sometime in the 1920's, departing from the Southsea Cellars Public House. Photo: The News archive
4. Portsmouth in the 1920s
The dawn of a new city- Circa 1920 and members of what was then Portsmouth Town Council, including Councillor Brown, take a look over what was to be a new 'garden city'. Photo: The News archive