19 rare photos of Old Portsmouth dating back to the 1800s
Take a step back in time to a very Old Portsmouth. Perhaps you live or work in one of the buildings featured and know something of the history of the area?
By Steve Deeks
Published 11th Dec 2020, 18:08 GMT
Updated 20th Oct 2023, 09:42 GMT
The images in the gallery date back as far as the 1800s.
You will see the flooding over the years, the chain ferry and a very old King James Gate - c1850.
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2. Broad Street from the past
Vosper's Broad Street yard in 1951. Picture: Courtesy of Mark Barrett Photo: The News archive
3. Broad Street from the past
Landing stage for the chain ferry at the end of Broad Street, Old Portsmouth. Undated Photo: The News archive
4. Broad Street from the past
King James Gate - c1850, Broad Street Photo: The News archive
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