20 photos showing Stamshaw in Portsmouth through the years

We have had another look into The News archive and chosen some interesting images of Stamshaw that may well include some of your relatives.

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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13. Memories of Stamshaw

A very early, rare postcard probably taken before the First World War, around 1912. There is a rescue boat is on the right. The streets in the background could be Strode or Gruneisen. Picture Courtesy Maggie Ballard. Photo: The News archive