Shows the old Town Hall when it became a museum until hit by German bombs in 1941. Year unknown circa between 1879-1941. Reproduction by Hampshire County Library. Kindly submitted by Karl Bailey.

Year unknown. Circa 1900 Reproductions by Hampshire County Library. Kindly submitted by Karl Bailey.

Postcard kindly submitted by Karl Bailey. Shows the previous pond and fountain outside which was removed and replaced in 2017-2018 with a new water feature consisting of 30 water jets with coloured base lamps.

Postmarked 9 September 1953. Postcard kindly submitted by Karl Bailey. Back of postcard reads: Will be thinking of you all Sunday evening. Lovely weather etc.

Postmarked 23-25 August 1975 Postcard kindly submitted by Jaf Yusuf, collected by his mum in the 1970s/80s.

Engine no. 32678 with a train for Hayling Island arriving at Langston on 2nd. June 1963. Postcard kindly submitted by Jaf Yusuf, collected by his mum in the 1970s/80s.

This photograph was found in the fantastic Vancouver Archive. I believe it was taken in Portsmouth circa 1903, somewhere near Western Parade on what is now Duisburg Way. Rough estimate of location on Google Maps. I would be interested in finding any information about Letty or her aunt Lizzie...

Possibly taken near Western Parade, Southsea Common. This photo is from the Vancouver Archive. Many thanks to Kira Baker and those there who allowed us to share this image. Vancouver Archive Reference code: AM336-S3-2-: CVA 677-357

Postcard kindly submitted by Jaf Yusuf, collected by his mum in the 1970s/80s. Postcard features places in and around Hayling Island. From top left to bottom right: The Hayling Ferry ‘Folkestone Belle’, Ferry & Ski Boats, Saltern Quay, Langstone Harbour, Langstone, and The Amusement Park Central...

Photograph reads: Here we go.

Arthur Conan Doyle lived and practiced as GP at 1 Bush Villas from 1882 until he moved to London in 1890. It was here that the first two Sherlock Holmes novels were written.

This pub was located at 39 Warblington Street.

Below is a Then and Now of what is now The Pompey Centre, and what used to be known as Fratton Goods Yard. Modern aerial shot taken early 2020s, courtesy of Google Maps. The year of the black and white picture is unknown, possibly 1950s or 60s...

Year unknown, pre 1975 as shows the previous South Parade Pier before fire. Kindly submitted by Karl Bailey. South Parade Pier, Canoe Lake, Southsea Rock Gardens, Rose Gardens. Back of postcard reads: Mummy and Daddy hope you had a good trip home. I missed you yesterday, but I am alright now. I...

Postmarked 19 August 1957. Sent to Bristol. Kindly submitted by Karl Bailey. Back of postcard reads: 'Dear M. This is just a line to wish you good luck on your first day. Hope you had a nice holiday, the weather is not too bad, but not warm enough to sit in the garden. Hope you, mum and dad are...

Postmarked 4 August 1954. Sent to Bristol. Kindly submitted by Karl Bailey. Back of postcard reads: 'It's a lovely day here Mike, We have all been to Southsea Beach today, had lunch the tide was in lovely, so watched the people bathing, crowds here as its Cowes week, hope you had a nice fine...

Silver Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. HMS Victory. Postcard kindly submitted by Karl Bailey.

Circa 1967. Postcard kindly submitted by Karl Bailey. The Rock Gardens, The Beach and Canoe Lake, HMS "Victory", South Parade Pier.

Year unknown. Kindly submitted by Karl Bailey.