Wonderful retro picture memories showing Milton through the years

Milton has seen a few changes over the years, and these photos from our archive date back to 1890.

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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9. Milton Portsmouth

Taken in the late 1950's of the ‘ Shanty Town ‘ at Milton Locks on a piece of land behind ‘The Thatched House ‘ pub . Photo: The News archive

Milton Post Office Photo: The News archive

A recently completed terrace of houses in Trevis Road, Milton. The canal would be at the top of the road. Photo: The News archive

Cows at Milton Asylum. Part of the cow herd belonging to what was then call Milton Asylum Photo: The News archive