We have been through our archives to find some fascinating images of the city from the 1920s.
While a lot has happened over the years, these pictures show that some things have not changed at all – including the crowds on Southsea beach!
Take a trip back in time with our latest gallery.
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5. Portsmouth in the 1920s
Ladies day out sometime in the 1920's, departing from the Southsea Cellars Public House. Photo: The News archive
6. Portsmouth in the 1920s
Circa 1920 and members of Portsmouth Council including Councillor Brown take a look over what was to be a new garden city. Photo: The News archive
7. Portsmouth in the 1920s
Edinburgh Road 1920s. A scene that was to be repeated for many years following. We see dockyard men crossing tramlines at the Commercial Road Junction with Edinburgh Road, Southsea. Looking closely, there is not one person without a hat. To the rear can be seen an open top omnibus and further back a signal post on the dockyard branch railway. Photo: The News archive
8. Portsmouth in the 1920s
The garage on the top of Portsdown Hill in the 1920s Picture: Paul Costen collection Photo: The News archive