In this selection you will see local children that were evacuated from the city to the countryside on the 28th June 1940, an interesting view looking north from Cosham railway station towards the Military Hospital and Fort Widley, the royal train departing from the dockyard railway jetty in December 1910. This rail link was established from Portsmouth Harbour station in 1879 and a beautiful detailed image of the concourse of Portsmouth and Southsea railway station back in 1909,
5. Memories from the railways
Gosport railway station undated. Picture: Barry Cox collection.
Photo: The News archive
6. Memories from the railways
Fratton Railway Station in Edwardian times where visitors could board a train to travel the East Southsea branch to the Strand. It cost one penny each way.
Photo: The News archive
7. Memories from the railways
Pier Road approach to the Harbour Station with the line to South Railway Jetty crossing right to left.
Photo: The News archive
8. Memories from the railways
Havant railway station in 1906. Picture: costen.co.uk
Photo: The News archive