We hope you enjoy looking through these interesting old images from this busy area of Portsmouth.
The photos in this gallery include the locks and the history of St James’ Hospital.
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5. Milton Portsmouth
The main gate to St Mary's Hospital, Milton Road circa 1937 Photo: The News archive

6. Milton Portsmouth
The result of a V1 landing in Milton at the junction of Locksway Road and Meryl Road. The postbox remains in situ to this day. Photo: The News archive

7. Milton Portsmouth
The Cremorne Gardens, Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth Photo: The News archive

8. Milton Portsmouth
A view of Milton Lake with the houseboats alongside the Eastern Road in the bottom right hand corner Photo: The News archive

