18 nostalgic pictures of lost Portsmouth shops showing how the area has changed

By Steve Deeks

Published 29th Sep 2020, 17:47 GMT

Updated 27th Oct 2024, 10:58 GMT

Here are some rare photos of lost shops and their owners in times gone by in Portsmouth.

Perhaps you now run a shop that is in one of the images? Or maybe you know any of these shop keepers or have a story to tell about these businesses?

Enjoy a trip down memory lane with these pictures.

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17. Portsmouth shops from the past

S.A. Triggs, baker and pastry cook whos shop was located at 60, Wiltshire Street, Southsea. Photo: The News archive

E.W. Batchelor's butchers shop in Arundel Street with part of the Christmas display. Photo: The News archive

Downs & Co pawn shop was located at 157 to 161 Kingston Road. As well as exchanging goods for cash, money was also lent. Photo: The News archive