A view of The Hard in Portsea, Portsmouth, from the Solent.A view of The Hard in Portsea, Portsmouth, from the Solent.
A view of The Hard in Portsea, Portsmouth, from the Solent.

28 retro photos charting the history of The Hard in Portsmouth

The Hard in Portsea is one of the city’s most historic areas and has undergone huge change over the years.
By Sarah Standing
Published 16th Apr 2020, 16:45 GMT

The area, which is believed to have got its name from a slipway for boats, now has many pubs nearby as well as a train and bus station.

Here are some of our favourite photos from our archive.

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The Hard in Portsea, Portsmouth at low tide.

1. The Hard, Portsea, Portsmouth

The Hard in Portsea, Portsmouth at low tide. Photo: The News, Portsmouth

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A very congested scene of The Hard in Portsea, Portsmouth

2. The Hard, Portsea, Portsmouth

A very congested scene of The Hard in Portsea, Portsmouth Photo: The News, Portsmouth

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A view of The Hard in Portsea, Portsmouth

3. The Hard, Portsea, Portsmouth

A view of The Hard in Portsea, Portsmouth Photo: The News, Portsmouth

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Building damage in The Hard, Portsea, Portsmouth.

4. The Hard, Portsea, Portsmouth

Building damage in The Hard, Portsea, Portsmouth. Photo: The News, Portsmouth

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