Some of the included in this selection are Hostler’s Wholesale Confectioners that were in Commercial Road, Hall’s windmill that once stood in Waterlooville, the original Guildhall before The Blitz, The Falcon pub in Kings Road, Southsea and the original Thorngate Memorial Hall in Gosport.
5. Damaged or destroyed
An aerial view of Clarence Pier taken before the war when many of the buildings pictured were destroyed.
In the centre can be seen the tram loop and the end of Pier Road and a paddle steamer can be seen now doubt loaded with holidaymakers. Photo: The News archive
6. Damaged or destroyed
Destroyed by the Luftwaffe in January 1941, here we see the magnificent St Pauls Church, Southsea. Photo: The News archive
7. Damaged or destroyed
The fire which destroyed South Parade Pier, Southsea, in July, 1904, takes hold at the far end of the structure Photo: The News archive
8. Damaged or destroyed
Eye and Ear Infirmary
Here we see the Eye and Ear Hospital located in Clarence View, Old Portsmouth. It was destroyed during the blitz. Photo: The News archive