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!
17. Portsmouth in the 1930's
A Southsea deckchair attendant collecting money, while a steamer collects passengers for a leisurely cross-Solent trip which would cost 1s 6d (7.5p) from the old Clarence Pier, seen here about 1930. Picture: Courtesy of John Sadden Photo: The News archive
18. Portsmouth in the 1930's
The Ernest Smith clock tower at Southsea, believed to be in the 1930's, taken from Castle Road. Photo: The News archive
19. Portsmouth in the 1930's
1930's Kings Road area in Southsea. We know the second rider from left is Ernest Hanson. Photo: The News archive
20. Portsmouth in the 1930s
A pre-war view of HMS Vernon. To the left is the present Old Custom’s House pub in Gunwharf Quays. Picture from the Paul Costen collection Photo: Paul Costen collection