To most people in our city, Portsmouth Point is now known as Spice Island these days, and is a popular destination for a walk or just to enjoy a drink and watch the world – and the harbour – go by.
Years ago men were found there at the Point in Old Portsmouth and forced into Nelson's navy and historic buildings of the time, such as the Still and West, the Spice Island Inn and Point Barracks all feature – and are popular places to visit today.
Be sure to click through all the pages to see what Spice Island used to look like.
1. Point at Old Portsmouth
Left of the picture of Elizabeth Fitzjohn, when she was three years old, with her grandmother Charlotte - who was the licensee of The Coal Exchange (now The Spice Island Inn) in Old Portsmouth. The other girl is Elizabeth's sister Ida. Photo: The News archive
2. Point Old Portsmouth
More chimney pots than ships. An unusual view of Portsmouth Harbour from above the Still & West pub, Point, Old Portsmouth. Photo: The News archive
3. Point Old Portsmouth
The Still & West in the early 1900's Photo: The News archive
4. Point Old Portsmouth
The Old MV Hilsea approaches Point. Capable of a few carrying few cars and a small lorry perhaps, the old car ferry MV Hilsea in service 1930 to 1961. Photo: The News archive