A large historic hotel in Southsea. Origins (1861–1865): The site originally housed “Southsea House,” a large private residence designed by architect Augustus Livesay in 1861 for Sir John and Lady Morris. Around 1865, during a boom in Southsea tourism and development, William Kemp Junior...

Taken prior to 1901.

A Brickwoods pub. Now "The Parade apartments" (demolished)

Photograph shows a terrace in a state of disrepair.

Now a private residence.

Photograph reads: Fratton Road from Bridge, Portsmouth

Composite photograph. Probably taken during clearance of the area prior to the building of the M275. Photograph by Philip Pyke.

Flyer seems to be advertising to French ferry users visiting Portsmouth. -- LANDPORTS COMMERCIAL ROAD - PORTSMOUTH 21221 Vous souhaite la bienvenue a Portsmouth et a un Grand Magazin. --

South Parade Pier caught fire 11th June 1974 while shooting the film "Tommy". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Parade_Pier More information from Michael Cooper: http://www.michaelcooper.org.uk/C/sppierfire.htm

Year unknown but looks to be mid to late 1920s (Thanks @SMT)

Corner of Osborne Rd and Palmerston Rd.

Looks to be early to mid 1900s.

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-- SCRAMBLING FOR MONEY IN THE MUD AT PORTSMOUTH Portsmouth mudlarks are now reaping a fine harvest, as the town is full of visitors for the naval review. The boys stand knee-deep in the thick black mud and scramble for the coins which are thrown to them from the harbour pier. (1) Searching...