Mums and children on coronation day 1953 in the Buckland area of Portsmouth.

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13 wonderful pictures of people and places in Buckland from over the years

By Steve Deeks

Published 12th Jul 2023, 16:57 GMT

Updated 12th Jul 2023, 16:58 GMT

Here’s a chance to look back on some of the places and people that used to make-up Buckland.

As with many places across the city, Buckland has seen its fair share of changes over the years. These pictures will take you back to yesteryear where you can see places and faces of the past.

9. Buckland

The Elephant & Castle in Sultan Road, Buckland, with elephants provided by a visiting circus in 1930. The chap holding the bucket, which was filled with beer, was the aptly-named Charlie Phillpots, the pub cellarman. Photo: -