Portsmouth

Old pictures of Portsmouth

  1. Ladies' Mile, Southsea

    Year unknown. Circa early 1900s. Reproduction by Hampshire County Library. Kindly submitted by Karl Bailey.
  2. Southsea - on the beach

    Year unknown. Pre 1914. Reproduction by Hampshire County Library. Kindly submitted by Karl Bailey.
  3. South Parade Pier, Southsea

    Year unknown. Circa 1879. Reproduction by Hampshire County Library. Kindly submitted by Karl Bailey.
  4. Officers Quarters Victoria Barracks, Southsea

    Year unknown. Circa 1900 Reproduction by Hampshire County Library. Kindly submitted by Karl Bailey.
  5. Town Hall, Southsea

    Year unknown. Circa 1900 Reproductions by Hampshire County Library. Kindly submitted by Karl Bailey.
  6. The Old Dock Mill, Southsea

    Year unknown. Circa 1900 Reproduction by Hampshire County Library. Kindly submitted by Karl Bailey. The Old Dock Mill was built in 1817, it was last driven by wind in 1905 when it switched to being driven by engine, and was later demolished in 1923.
  7. The Old Crinoline Church, Eastney

    Year unknown. Circa 1900 Reproductions by Hampshire County Library. Kindly submitted by Karl Bailey.
  8. The First Ragged School, Portsmouth

    Year unknown. Circa 1900 Reproductions by Hampshire County Library. Kindly submitted by Karl Bailey.
  9. The Castle, Southsea, 1973

    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.
  10. The Bowling Greens, Southsea

    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.
  11. 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.
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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...
  13. 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
  14. Southsea Miniature Railway, circa 1932

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

  16. 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.
  17. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...

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