In this selection you will see the Rock Gardens lit up at night, a couple of stunning Southsea Rose Garden summer views, an interesting view of the Lagoon Gardens at Hilsea, the pleasure gardens at Hilsea Lido and the Italian Gardens at Southsea.
5. Garden memories
The Rock Gardens, Southsea, between the wars. They were laid out by the council in the 1920s when much of the Common was bought by Portmsouth from the War Office Photo: The News archive
6. Garden memories
Gardens and approach road to Haslar Naval Hospital. A marvellous view of Haslar gardens and the approach road. Picture: Mick Cooper postcard collection. Photo: The News archive
7. Garden memories
Gosport waterfront 1934 Camper and Nicholson yard from Colin M Baxters collection December 1934 aerial photo in Colin M Baxter's archive of the Gosport waterfront. J-class yachts Velsheda and Endeavour among those laid up in Camper and Nicholson's yard at Beach St. The floating bridge, ferry gardens and Camper and Nicholson's building sheds . Photo: The News archive
8. Garden memories
Gosport Esplanade Gardens. Admiral Gambier's old drinking fountain, built in 1870, is visible on the left of this view of Esplanade Gardens from about 1930. Note the diversity of building styles fronting Beach Street, including the Alexandra Dining Rooms Photo: The News archive