The now demolished Teacher Training College, Milton pre-1936. Photo: Mick Cooper collection.The now demolished Teacher Training College, Milton pre-1936. Photo: Mick Cooper collection.
The now demolished Teacher Training College, Milton pre-1936. Photo: Mick Cooper collection.

11 of Portsmouth’s most historic buildings which are no longer standing

Some of Portsmouth’s most amazing structures are sadly no longer with us for different reasons.
By Steve Deeks
Published 21st Dec 2020, 18:19 BST
Updated 27th Oct 2023, 11:39 BST

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Perhaps you have some memories of them? Did you work in them or were you part of the crew who had the job of demolishing them?

Some of the images included in the gallery are The John Barleycorn pub, the scene of a murder, Portsmouth Power Station, Portsdown Park and the Tricorn.

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A nice view of the Tricorn in 1966.

5. Now demolished

A nice view of the Tricorn in 1966. Photo: The News archive

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The Post Office in Commercial Road on the corner of Stanhope Road 1970s. The Guildhall clocktower to the left.

6. Now demolished

The Post Office in Commercial Road on the corner of Stanhope Road 1970s. The Guildhall clocktower to the left. Photo: The News archive

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Savoy Buildings at South Parade, Southsea, situated between Clarendon Road and Alhambra Road, where a major redevelopment in planned to demolish the complex of nightclubs, bars and casino, and build 94 flats on the site. Time & Envy Nightclubs, Joanna's, Club Tiberius Casino, and apartments will be demolished. Picture: Michael Scaddan (064658-0032)

7. Now demolished

Savoy Buildings at South Parade, Southsea, situated between Clarendon Road and Alhambra Road, where a major redevelopment in planned to demolish the complex of nightclubs, bars and casino, and build 94 flats on the site. Time & Envy Nightclubs, Joanna's, Club Tiberius Casino, and apartments will be demolished. Picture: Michael Scaddan (064658-0032) Photo: The News archive

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Portsmouth power station, Old Portsmouth Picture: Simmons Aerofilms/Mike Nolan Collection

8. Now demolished

Portsmouth power station, Old Portsmouth Picture: Simmons Aerofilms/Mike Nolan Collection Photo: The News archive

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