A aerial view of Somerstown/North Southsea showing the bottom end of Somers Road, Cottage Grove, and Green Road where it meets Elm Grove. Cottage grove school is in the centre of the photo. Picture: Courtesy of Sharon Courtplaceholder image
A aerial view of Somerstown/North Southsea showing the bottom end of Somers Road, Cottage Grove, and Green Road where it meets Elm Grove. Cottage grove school is in the centre of the photo. Picture: Courtesy of Sharon Court

Elm Grove in Southsea has always been a hive of activity - 11 fantastic retro pictures

By Steve Deeks
Published 3rd Jun 2021, 16:00 GMT
Updated 24th Oct 2024, 15:34 GMT

Southsea’s Elm Grove has always been a very busy road and a hive of activity for years, as these images show

Be transported back in time and enjoy looking through some of these old images from the past.

Shops lining Elm Grove, Portsmouth in August 1982. The News PP4675

9. Memories of Elm Grove in Southsea

Shops lining Elm Grove, Portsmouth in August 1982. The News PP4675 Photo: The News archive

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When milk was delivered by hand. Described as the oldest milkman in Portsmouth in 1914 it looks like the photograph was taken in Elm Grove. Picture: Robert James collection.

10. Memories of Elm Grove in Southsea

When milk was delivered by hand. Described as the oldest milkman in Portsmouth in 1914 it looks like the photograph was taken in Elm Grove. Picture: Robert James collection. Photo: The News archive

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Elm Grove, Southsea. Picture: Courtesy of Paul Costen.

11. Memories of Elm Grove in Southsea

Elm Grove, Southsea. Picture: Courtesy of Paul Costen. Photo: The News archive

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