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.
13. Portsmouth in the 1930's
The Camber Dock taken from the top of the cathedral bell tower circa 1930. The Bridge Tavern is still very much part of the area, but the rest is transformed - with the Isle of Wight Ferry Terminal, new housing and The Camber building easily recognisable changes. Picture: costen.co.uk Photo: costen.co.uk
14. Portsmouth in the 1930's
It looks very different today, but there is no mistaking South Parade Pier in Southsea, with packed beaches in the background in the 1930's Photo: The News archive
15. Portsmouth in the 1930's
In the early 1920's a race course opened at Wymering Park, Paulsgrove, for pony racing on Southampton Road. Paulsgrove Racecourse (usually referred to as Wymering or Portsmouth Racecourse) ad continued to operate until its final meeting on 23rd August 1939. Here it is pictured in the 1930's, and is now housing. The News PP4215 Photo: The News archive
16. Portsmouth in the 1930's
It is hard to imagine now, but speed trials were held on the Eastern Road by Southsea Motor Club in 1935, attracting motorists from all over the country and very large crowds. Photo: The News archive