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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13. Milton Portsmouth
Here we see the full frontage of the Thatched House pub, Milton Locks. Photo: The News archive
14. Milton Portsmouth
All aboard for a skylark. Can anyone recognise these people aboard a boat in Milton Lake? Please let me know. Photo: The News archive
15. Milton Portsmouth
Cameramen gather outside the Thatched House pub, Milton. Members of Portsmouth Camera Club gather outside the Thatched House pub Milton. Photo: The News archive
16. Milton Portsmouth
Southsea Esplanade in the 1930s. Packed trams and buses on a sunny day when public transport was reliable. the peak for the number of bus passengers carried in Portsmouth came in 1948 when nearly 88 million journeys were made. The nearest tram, with passengers on top enjoying the fine weather, is on its way to Milton. Photo: The News archive