Fratton Road looking north from Fratton Bridge possibly around the turn of the last century.

placeholder image — Fratton Road looking north from Fratton Bridge possibly around the turn of the last century.

26 classic photos showing Fratton Road in Portsmouth over the years

By Steve Deeks

Published 13th Aug 2025, 17:57 GMT

There have been so many changes to the Fratton area since the turn of the century, so many buildings have either gone or have changed dramatically over the years.

We have had a dig into the archives and found some historic photos of Fratton Road and Fratton Bridge which date back decades – and they certainly look a bit different now!

Do you have any memories of the area or recognise any of the buildings featured in this gallery?

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Fratton Road looking north about 1907

13. Fratton Road and Fratton Bridge

Fratton Road looking north about 1907 Photo: The News archive

The Old Red House, Fratton Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, about 1912

14. Fratton Road and Fratton Bridge

The Old Red House, Fratton Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, about 1912 Photo: The News archive

Tremletts' chemist shop, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, 1926 on the extreme left

15. Fratton Road and Fratton Bridge

Tremletts' chemist shop, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, 1926 on the extreme left Photo: The News archive

The ladies wear department in the Co-op, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, in the late 1940s

16. Fratton Road and Fratton Bridge

The ladies wear department in the Co-op, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, in the late 1940s Photo: The News archive

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