9 classic old images of wonderful pubs from Portsmouth area's glorious past

Some of these images are a definite talking point, perhaps over a beer in the pub.

By Steve Deeks

Published 27th Jul 2021, 19:06 GMT

Updated 13th Mar 2024, 12:09 GMT

In this selection you will see pubs: The Lame Dog, The Air Balloon, The Queens Head, The Thatched House, The Victoria & Albert, The Ship Anson, The London Tavern, The Tramway Arms, The Taswell Arms, The Phoenix, The Still & West and The Hog’s Lodge.

Five pubs in a row on The Hard circa 1910. Picture: Robert James collection.

1. Great pubs from the past

Five pubs in a row on The Hard circa 1910. Picture: Robert James collection. Photo: The News archive

The Air Balloon pub on Mile End Road, Portsmouth in December 1972. The News PP888

2. Great pubs from the past

The Air Balloon pub on Mile End Road, Portsmouth in December 1972. The News PP888 Photo: The News archive

Thatched House pub, Milton Lock. Picture: Alan Cunningham collection

3. Great pubs from the past

Thatched House pub, Milton Lock. Picture: Alan Cunningham collection Photo: The News archive

The Tramway Arms on the corner of Lake Road and Kingston Road, Portsmouth. The pub closed in the early 1980's.

4. Great pubs from the past

The Tramway Arms on the corner of Lake Road and Kingston Road, Portsmouth. The pub closed in the early 1980's. Photo: The News archive

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