So we decided to dive into our archives and see how they have changed over the years. We have pulled together 14 photos which can be viewed in our gallery below.
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5. Kingston Road and Lake Road memories
Home and Colonial store in Kingston Road, Portsmouth. Standing smartly outside the Home and Colonial store is Albert Brendell in white apron. Picture: Janet White. Photo: The News archive
6. Kingston Road and Lake Road memories
Downs & Co pawn shop was located at 157 to 161 Kingston Road. As well as exchanging goods for cash money was lent. Picture: Barry Cox collection Photo: The News archive
7. Kingston Road and Lake Road memories
A look south along Kingston Road, Portsmouth in the 1970's. Picture: Mike Nolan collection Photo: The News archive
8. Kingston Road and Lake Road memories
C.J.Bones bakers and grocers shop in St Jamess Road. Kingston Road and Bedford Road were on the corner of St Jamess Road. Photo: -