The images include devastation after a flying bomb fell on Newcomen Road, Stamshaw open air swimming pool, four local pubs, including elephants outside one, several VE Day parties and a fire at Twyford Avenue.
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9. Memories of Stamshaw
The flower girls of St Saviour's church fete, Stamshaw, in 1956 Photo: The News archive

10. Memories of Stamshaw
February 1971 and the fire at the old Ebenezer Methodist Church in Twyford Avenue, Stamshaw, Portsmouth. Photo: The News archive

11. Memories of Stamshaw
Elephants at The Elephant & Castle, Sultan Road, Stamshaw 1930 Photo: The News archive

12. Memories of Stamshaw
The VE Day street party in Silverlock Street, Stamshaw, Portsmouth Photo: The News archive

