Some very old shops in Cosham High Street, with the lending library on the left.Some very old shops in Cosham High Street, with the lending library on the left.
Some very old shops in Cosham High Street, with the lending library on the left.

18 glorious memories of Cosham dating back to 1898

Today we are having a look at how Cosham has changed over the years – and what it looked like more than 120 years ago.
By Steve Deeks
Published 13th Jun 2020, 12:30 BST
Updated 30th Nov 2023, 14:14 BST

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If you have lived in Cosham, maybe you recognise some of the shops, cinemas and people featured in our gallery?

Make sure you join our Portsmouth Retro group on Facebook if you would like to see more historic photos and video from our archives.

MORE RETRO PHOTOS: Fareham in 1995 | How Fratton Road has changed | Walkabout bar in Portsmouth

MORE RETRO PHOTOS: Fareham in 1995 | How Fratton Road has changed | Walkabout bar in Portsmouth

A magnificent view from Portsdown Hill across Merthyr Avenue, Cosham.

17. Cosham

A magnificent view from Portsdown Hill across Merthyr Avenue, Cosham. Photo: The News archive

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An Edwardian view looking down the High Street, Cosham. At that time it was the Road to Southampton.

18. Cosham

An Edwardian view looking down the High Street, Cosham. At that time it was the Road to Southampton. Photo: The News archive

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Some very old shops in Cosham High Street, with the lending library on the left.

19. Cosham

Some very old shops in Cosham High Street, with the lending library on the left. Photo: The News archive

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