In this selection you’ll see the amazing sight of seaplanes at Southsea beach between 1910 and 1913, rolling skating on South Parade Pier in 1909, the original Clarence Pier and the surrounding buildings from the past and the completely different scene around The Bridge Tavern at Camber Dock around 1930.
1. Southsea memories
South Parade Pier and Canoe Lake, Southsea. Picture: Paul Costen collection Photo: The News archive
2. Southsea memories
The hydroplane taking off from Southsea beach about 1910. Picture: Paul Costen collection Photo: The News archive
3. Southsea memories
Old Portsmouth looking towards the Guildhall in the distance. Picture: Paul Costen collection Photo: The News archive
4. Southsea memories
Clarence Pier and Southsea Common. Picture: Paul Costen collection Photo: The News archive
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