18 wonderful retro picture 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.

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

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9. Cosham

A Tram from Horndean passes over Spur Road, Cosham in the 1930s. Photo: The News archive

Looking run down and ramshackle, this was the Primary School located in Cosham High Street. Photo: The News archive

Girls from the Cosham School of Dancing. Photo: The News archive

The buildings along Havant Road, Cosham. Photo: The News archive