More old pictures of Portsmouth Harbour | Nostalgia

The second day of our look back at the colourful history of Portsmouth Harbour, since the invention of photography at least.
HMS Nelson entering Portsmouth Harbour before 1936. The tram, well camouflaged down in Old Portsmouth, gives us the date clue. That was the year the last tram ran in the city. The tram also gives you some idea of the scale of Nelson.HMS Nelson entering Portsmouth Harbour before 1936. The tram, well camouflaged down in Old Portsmouth, gives us the date clue. That was the year the last tram ran in the city. The tram also gives you some idea of the scale of Nelson.
HMS Nelson entering Portsmouth Harbour before 1936. The tram, well camouflaged down in Old Portsmouth, gives us the date clue. That was the year the last tram ran in the city. The tram also gives you some idea of the scale of Nelson.

Today our archive pictures range from a favourite old aircraft carrier and an even more popular royal yacht, to some rigorous training – for men and women.

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