In this selection you will see the 18-storey tower blocks being built in Somerstown in 1964-65, large crowds at days out in charabancs, The Lads of the Village pub back in the day and an interesting undated aerial image from times past as well.
5. Somerstown through the years
The Lads of the Village in Somers Road, Southsea. Picture: Barry Cox collection Photo: The News archive
6. Somerstown through the years
Aspex Gallery's first home in Brougham Road, Somers Town, 1981. Photo: The News archive
7. Somerstown through the years
A old 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 Photo: The News archive
8. Somerstown through the years
Looking along Waterloo Street, Southsea from St Jamess Road to Grosvenor Street. On the corner is Curtiss, house furnishers.Picture: Robert James collection Photo: The News archive