Waggonettes in Havant West Street. Picture: Ralph Cousins collection.Waggonettes in Havant West Street. Picture: Ralph Cousins collection.
Waggonettes in Havant West Street. Picture: Ralph Cousins collection.

12 historic photos of Havant’s West Street

From the shops to the modes of transport, Havant’s town centre has changed so much in recent decades.
By Deborah Croker
Published 24th Aug 2020, 18:39 GMT

Today we have had a look back at what West Street looked like up to a century ago – and horse and carts were a regular fixture!

Do you recognise any of the shops or places in these photos?

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West Street, Havant 1971. Picture: The News PP616

1. Memories of West Street in Havant

West Street, Havant 1971. Picture: The News PP616 Photo: The News archive

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West Street, Havant, in the 1930's.

2. Memories of West Street in Havant

West Street, Havant, in the 1930's. Photo: The News archive

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West Street, Havant Precinct 1983. Picture: The News 11507

3. Memories of West Street in Havant

West Street, Havant Precinct 1983. Picture: The News 11507 Photo: The News archive

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Looking east along West Street, Havant about a century ago.

4. Memories of West Street in Havant

Looking east along West Street, Havant about a century ago. Photo: The News archive

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