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.

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

1. Memories of Canoe Lake

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

Model boats re-enact D-Day on Canoe Lake on July 29 1995. The News PP3764

2. Memories of Canoe Lake

Model boats re-enact D-Day on Canoe Lake on July 29 1995. The News PP3764 Photo: The News archive

Southsea ladies dressed to kill. No, not scenes from Downton Abbey or Upstairs Downstairs but Canoe Lake in Edwardian days. Picture: Ellis Norrell

3. Memories of Canoe Lake

Southsea ladies dressed to kill. No, not scenes from Downton Abbey or Upstairs Downstairs but Canoe Lake in Edwardian days. Picture: Ellis Norrell Photo: The News archive

Before the days of swan-necked 'pedalos’ when the lads showed off their rowing skills to their girlfriends. Picture: Roger Young collection

4. Memories of Canoe Lake

Before the days of swan-necked 'pedalos’ when the lads showed off their rowing skills to their girlfriends. Picture: Roger Young collection Photo: The News archive

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