Commercial Road, Portsmouth - picture special | Nostalgia

Many places in Portsmouth have undergone a massive transformation over the years, but perhaps none more so than Commercial Road, the bustling main artery of the city centre.
By Chris Owen
Published 22nd Jul 2020, 17:56 BST
Updated 22nd Jul 2020, 17:58 BST
A wonderful photograph of pre-war Commercial Road at its junction with Charlotte Street. Picture: Barry Cox collectionA wonderful photograph of pre-war Commercial Road at its junction with Charlotte Street. Picture: Barry Cox collection
A wonderful photograph of pre-war Commercial Road at its junction with Charlotte Street. Picture: Barry Cox collection

Portsmouth’s teeming thoroughfare is now devoid of traffic – a pedestrianised shopping precinct now home to many of the UK’s biggest retail brands.

More retro photos: To see nearly 50 more old Commercial Road photos click here.

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