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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9. Portsmouth in the 1920s
Grand Parade, Old Portsmouth circa 1920. Amid all the destruction of the blitz, it survived pretty well intact. Photo: The News archive
11. Portsmouth in the 1920s
Wadhams of Castle Road, Southsea 1920s Photo: The News archive
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