C Barnes & Son based in Gosport. Pictured Circa 1925 left to right in relation to Alan Barnes are Uncle Neil, Charles Henry Barnes (Grandfather), Albert Barnes ( 2nd cousin), Albert Thomas Barnes (Great Uncle) and Charlie Alexander Barnes (father). Picture: Courtesy of Steve KutnerC Barnes & Son based in Gosport. Pictured Circa 1925 left to right in relation to Alan Barnes are Uncle Neil, Charles Henry Barnes (Grandfather), Albert Barnes ( 2nd cousin), Albert Thomas Barnes (Great Uncle) and Charlie Alexander Barnes (father). Picture: Courtesy of Steve Kutner
C Barnes & Son based in Gosport. Pictured Circa 1925 left to right in relation to Alan Barnes are Uncle Neil, Charles Henry Barnes (Grandfather), Albert Barnes ( 2nd cousin), Albert Thomas Barnes (Great Uncle) and Charlie Alexander Barnes (father). Picture: Courtesy of Steve Kutner

26 fascinating images show what life looked like in Gosport 1921-1940

You will be amazed looking at these wonderful images from Gosport’s past.

Included in this selection you will see The launch of Tommy Sopwith's all-steel yacht Endeavour, 1934’s challenger for the America's Cup, Gosport Fire Brigade outside their station in 1929.

There is also an aerial of the town in 1935, Christmas 1926 on a ward at Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Gosport ferry terminus, 1929, a lovely image of Gosport Esplanade Gardens around 1930 and handcart at Gosport was piled high with aluminium items when the town's ARP wardens made their own collection in July 1940.

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