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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The manager of World Stores in Fratton Road, about 1950

17. Fratton Road and Fratton Bridge

The manager of World Stores in Fratton Road, about 1950 Photo: The News archive

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Decorated road. Fratton Road decorated for a visit of the King in 1935.

18. Fratton Road and Fratton Bridge

Decorated road. Fratton Road decorated for a visit of the King in 1935. Photo: The News archive

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The Co-op building, Fratton Road, demolished to make way for the Bridge Centre

19. Fratton Road and Fratton Bridge

The Co-op building, Fratton Road, demolished to make way for the Bridge Centre Photo: The News archive

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Bridge centre.

20. Fratton Road and Fratton Bridge

Bridge centre. Photo: The News archive

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