Included in this selection are images of troops marching past the Connaught Drill Hall in Stanhope Road, Landport on the day war broke out, the aftermath of the bombing in Conway Street – and Landport locals outside of the Egremont pub in Crasswell Street before the war.
9. Landport from the past
Sent in by George Tucker of Bedhampton we see a wonderful photograph of the children who lived in the tight community of Landport in 1937. George is fifth from the left front row and his sister Audrey third right second row. other names George remembers are Kenny Finch, Iris Grooms, Bella Jenkins. Photo: The News archive
10. Landport from the past
Troops march past the Connaught Drill Hall in Stanhope Road, Landport, Portsmouth, on the day war broke out. The building has hundreds of sandbags against it. Photo: The News archive
11. Landport from the past
George Madgwick at the family stables which were just behind All Saints Church. It later became the Landport Liberal Club when the area was developed and is now a car park. Photo: The News archive
12. Landport from the past
Stanhope Road, Landport during The Blitz Photo: The News aerchive