We take a look back at Portsmouth in the 1920s and 1930s with this riveting selection of old photos.
Leading the way is a picture from Southsea Beach. It is hard to imagine our city's beach areas ever being this busy today, but this is a scene of a packed Southsea beach in the 1930s right next to South Parade Pier.
The 1920s was a transformative era, featuring scenes of a rapidly changing city, the growth of Cosham, and the milestone achievement of city status in 1926. Archived images showcase Old Portsmouth, the dockyard, and bustling streets before the Second World.
See pictures below from this incredible era.
1. Portsmouth in the 1920s
It is hard to imagine our city's beach areas ever being THIS busy today, but this is a scene of a packed Southsea beach in the 1930s right next to South Parade Pier. Pictured here is the crowds watching the Schneider Trophy on 13 September 1931 Photo: The News archive
2. Portsmouth in the 1920s
Old Portsmouth, 'Point' - Old Brickwoods Brewery 1920 The main Old Brickwoods Brewery (known at first as Portsmouth Brewery) was located on the corner of Admiralty Road and Queen Street in Portsea which they occupied from 1902 until closing in 1983. It was bought by Whitbread & Co. Ltd in the 1970s, but brewing was later stopped and the brewery was demolished. The site is now housing. Photo: The News archive
3. Portsmouth in the 1920s
Inside looking out. A view from inside what was the dockyard main gate in the 1920s looking out into Queen Street. Now Victory Gate is the main entrance into the historic dockyard, though it is also used by serving personnel as an entrance to the adjoining HMNB Portsmouth. Photo: The News archive
4. Portsmouth in the 1920s
Dressed to impress - this ladies day out took place sometime in the 1920's, departing from the Southsea Cellars Public House. Photo: The News archive