An Edwardian Southsea scene looking west along Marmion Road from Victoria Road South. First left is Lennox Road North. UndatedAn Edwardian Southsea scene looking west along Marmion Road from Victoria Road South. First left is Lennox Road North. Undated
An Edwardian Southsea scene looking west along Marmion Road from Victoria Road South. First left is Lennox Road North. Undated

10 amazing old photos showing how Southsea's Marmion Road has changed in 100 years

We have taken a look into the archive to see if could find out what Marmion Road in Southsea used to look like years ago.
By Steve Deeks
Published 20th Oct 2020, 12:15 BST
Updated 9th Nov 2023, 14:15 BST

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The images range from Edwardian times right up until up until the 1950s. You can see just how many changes there have been in that time.

For some of our older readers you might even recognise some of the shops that used to be on the road but now may have sadly been forgotten.

We would love to hear more of your memories of Marmion Road – you can join our new retro Facebook group and tell us all about them!

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We would love to hear more of your memories of Marmion Road – you can join our new retro Facebook group and tell us all about them!

McCreary’s butchers, Marmion Road looking well stocked in the 1920's.

5. Memories of Marmion Road

McCreary’s butchers, Marmion Road looking well stocked in the 1920's. Photo: The News archive

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Marmion Road, Southsea 1976.

6. Memories of Marmion Road

Marmion Road, Southsea 1976. Photo: The News archive

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Marmion Road, Southsea 1976.

7. Memories of Marmion Road

Marmion Road, Southsea 1976. Photo: The News archive

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Frontage of the popular century old King Head pub in Marmion Road. Undated

8. Memories of Marmion Road

Frontage of the popular century old King Head pub in Marmion Road. Undated Photo: The News archive

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