Hampshire

Old pictures of Hampshire

  1. Gardens and South Parade Pier, Southsea.

    Postmarked 23-25 August 1975 Postcard kindly submitted by Jaf Yusuf, collected by his mum in the 1970s/80s.
  2. The Hayling Billy arriving at Langston Station, 2 June 1963

    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.
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    Letty Jones and Aunt Lizzie, Portsmouth via Vancouver

    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...
  4. Letty Jones and 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
  5. Hayling Island, Postcard

    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 ā€˜Folkestone Belleā€™, Ferry & Ski Boats, Saltern Quay, Langstone Harbour, Langstone, and The Amusement Park Central...
  6. Southsea Miniature Railway, circa 1932

    Photograph reads: Here we go.
  7. Southsea Beach and Clarence Pier, circa 1900

  8. Arthur Conan Doyle stands outside his Southsea medical practice, 1882

    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.
  9. The Mafeking Public House

    This pub was located at 39 Warblington Street.
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    Then and now The Pompey Centre / Fratton Goods Yard

    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...
  11. Good Luck from Southsea, Postcard

    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...
  12. Southsea, The Model Railway and Clarence Parade

    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...
  13. Children's Paddling Pool & Southsea Common

    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...
  14. City of Portsmouth, Souvenir Postcard, 1977

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

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

    Year unknown. Kindly submitted by Karl Bailey.
  17. Isle of Wight Steamer "Brading" at Portsmouth

    Year unknown. Postcard kindly submitted by Karl Bailey.
  18. Southsea Rock Gardens

    Postmarked 7 July 1964. Sent to Malta. Kindly submitted by Karl Bailey. Back of postcard reads: Dear Reg, As you can see we are in Pompey. On the beach. Very windy and cloudy. Jack & Grace are on holiday. They brought us down, had lunch in the Still & West, saw Reg & Doris at the Admiral Drake...
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    Then and now The Hard - 1973 and 2022

    A then and now of The Hard, Portsmouth. Black and White photo taken 1973-1974 by Martin Hulbert. Original image here. Colour photo taken July 2022 by Lara Kester. https://oddments.bygone.co.uk/then-and-now/The-Hard-2022.jpg //oddments.bygone.co.uk/then-and-now/TheHardOGImage.jpg
  20. The Town Hall (Guildhall), Portsmouth

    Circa early 1900s. Postcard kindly submitted by Karl Bailey.

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