Winston Churchill Avenue in Portsmouth,, 1981

Year estimated 1963.

The Osborne Arms was located at the junction of Osborne Street and Somers Road, Portsmouth. It was first recorded in 1874 and demolished in 1964 (source: Pomeroy of Portsmouth).

The Osborne Arms was located at the junction of Osborne Street and Somers Road, Portsmouth. It was first recorded in 1874 and demolished in 1964 (source: Pomeroy of Portsmouth). Osborne Street no longer exists - it's entrance was situated roughly where 73 Somers Road is located today.

Taken some time between 1963 and 1964. This photo was taken from roughly the site of Leamington House. The College of art can be seen in the background, now known as Eldon Building. Photo by Martin Hulbert, reproduced with kind permission.

Taken some time between 1963 and 1975. Photo by Martin Hulbert, reproduced with kind permission.

Taken some time between 1963 and 1975. Photo by Martin Hulbert, reproduced with kind permission.

Taken some time between 1963 and 1975. Photo by Martin Hulbert, reproduced with kind permission.

The Mystery is a former Portsmouth pub. It was situated at 1-3 Warwick Crescent in the Somers Town area of the city. It was a great example of the "Brewers Tudor" style of pub. It survived the house clearances of the 60s and 70s, only to be the target of arson in 2005. It was demolished...

Photo courtesy Steve Payne. See Lost Portsmouth Pubs: http://portsmouthpubs.org.uk/lost-pubs-b-2