A packed Canoe Lake area in Edwardian days. It might have been a Bank Holiday perhaps. Note the carriage in South Parade.A packed Canoe Lake area in Edwardian days. It might have been a Bank Holiday perhaps. Note the carriage in South Parade.
A packed Canoe Lake area in Edwardian days. It might have been a Bank Holiday perhaps. Note the carriage in South Parade.

24 glorious and happy picture memories of Southsea’s beautiful and relaxing Canoe Lake

For as long as we can remember, Canoe Lake has been the perfect place for a relaxing walk around Southsea.
By Steve Deeks
Published 19th Nov 2020, 15:15 BST
Updated 22nd Feb 2024, 15:13 BST

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Today we have had a look back into the archive at some historic photos of visitors to the lake.

Maybe you have spent a sunny day on a Canoe Lake pedalo, or you might have fed the swans as a child.

To see more of our retro photos, and to share your own memories of Southsea, make sure you join our new Portsmouth Retro group on Facebook.

MORE RETRO: When Portsmouth was brought to a standstill by snow | Portsmouth in 1982

To see more of our retro photos, and to share your own memories of Southsea, make sure you join our new Portsmouth Retro group on Facebook.

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5. Memories of Canoe Lake

Canoe Lake Southsea Photo: The News archive

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Canoe Lake in more genteel Edwardian days.

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Canoe Lake in more genteel Edwardian days. Photo: The News archive

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Canoe Lake Southsea Photo: The News archive

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Canoe Lake Southsea Photo: The News archive

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