Before the big chains moved in, independent family-run shops were a common sight and trams were more likely to be seen than cars and buses on the surrounding streets.
We have had a look through our archive to find these rarely-seen photos of the street from over the years. Some of the photos date back to the 19th century – as far as 1870.
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21. Palmerston Road Southsea
The Mikado Cafe, Palmerston Road, Southsea. The interior of the largest cafe along the south coast. Photo: -
22. Palmerston Road Southsea
Palmerston Road, Southsea late 1950's. Photo: The News archive
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