2007. Market traders now placed in Commercial Road Portsmouth.
'Emmie' Adams (59) has been selling flowers for 45 years. Picture: Malcolm Wells (070151-67)2007. Market traders now placed in Commercial Road Portsmouth.
'Emmie' Adams (59) has been selling flowers for 45 years. Picture: Malcolm Wells (070151-67)
2007. Market traders now placed in Commercial Road Portsmouth. 'Emmie' Adams (59) has been selling flowers for 45 years. Picture: Malcolm Wells (070151-67)

In photos: The wonderful traders who have been a mainstay of Portsmouth markets

Do you recognise any of these familiar faces running stalls at our markets?

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This selection includes, market traders at Commercial Road, after moving from Charlotte Street, Palmerston Road, Southsea, Gunwharf Quays and Castle Road.

Some of them have been mainstays of the city’s market scene for years, or even decades, and many of us will remember visiting the stalls as a child.

Hopefully these photos, taken over the years, will bring back some great memories!

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