Perhaps you have memories relating to these images from times gone by?
This selection includes dockyard workers on the outmuster, postmen about to start their rounds and bicycle shop staff out promoting the sale of their goods by riding on the merchandise.
Bicycles are a great way of getting to and from work or to visit a friend, they are quiet, which stops noise pollution and doesn’t disturb nature, unlike the car. They encourage human interaction and connectivity. They are also quite affordable and accessible to all.
. Cycles the past
Portsmouth postmen in full dress uniform. When postmen looked the part. Postmen ready for their rounds along with trusty bicycles another long gone postmans tradition. Photo: The News archive
. Cycles the past
The Portsdown Cycles and Radio The former Portsdown Cycles & Radio premises on the corner of London Road and Lansdowne Avenue, Widley. Picture: Barry Cox collection Photo: The News archive
5. Cycles the past
An unknown woman on a bike outside St Barnabas Church in 1904, with the village school (now Swanmore CE Primary) in the background. Photo: The News archive
6. Cycles the past
F.M Seal Motor Depot, Cycle and Motor Accessories, not he sign 'Pram tyres fitted while you wait" Picture: R Holloway Photo: The News archive
7. Cycles the past
Staff from Seals riding around Portsmouth to promote the firm's bikes Photo: The News archive