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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9. Kingston Road and Lake Road memories
The Kingston Tavern in Kingston Road, Portsmouth, was also known as 'the hanging pub'. It's an old story from the days of wooden ships and concerned a sailor, who after a long time at sea was returning to his family with the much-needed money he had saved. But, after leaving his ship he visited a pub in Portsmouth, got drunk and was robbed. When he had sobered up he was too ashamed to go home so he booked in to the Kingston Tavern for the night - where he was found the next morning hanging from a large hook in the ceiling. Photo: The News archive

10. Kingston Road and Lake Road memories
Lake Road junction with the Tramway Arms public house. Photo: The News archive

11. Kingston Road and Lake Road memories
Heywoods cycle shop at 270/272 Lake Road. The Square Deal shop was next door. Can anyone recognise the lady with baby in her arms in the doorway? Picture: Anna Pattenden Photo: The News archive

12. Kingston Road and Lake Road memories
The swan pub in Lake Road on the corner of Turner Road. Undated Photo: The News archive