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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21. Milton Portsmouth
A street party in Eastern Avenue, Milton, Portsmouth. Photo: The News archive
22. Milton Portsmouth
An undated picture, believed to show the Milton Locks area of Portsmouth, after the canal fell into disrepair in the middle of the 19th century. Photo: The News archive
23. Milton Portsmouth
Comedian Arthur English, with the pistol and bow tie, opening an event at St James' Church, Milton, Portsmouth. Photo: The News archive
24. Milton Portsmouth
VE Day St James’s Hospital, Milton. Under shady trees to keep off the hot sun staff and their children from St Jame’s Hospital celebrate the peace with a party. Photo: The News archive