John Herring from Lovedean Karate club flying towars the rest of the group in 1991. The News PP4880John Herring from Lovedean Karate club flying towars the rest of the group in 1991. The News PP4880
John Herring from Lovedean Karate club flying towars the rest of the group in 1991. The News PP4880

In pictures: 24 memories of sports and social clubs from the Portsmouth area

Do you remember or even feature in any of these wonderful ‘club’ images from the past in the Portsmouth area?

There are just a selection from some of the fantastic sport and social clubs we have in the area.

Photos include Jimmy White paying a visit to Top Spot Snooker in Leigh Park in 1993, Southsea Motor Club racing on the Eastern Road in 1935 and Portsea Secondary Modern Boys’ Gymnastics Club back in 1954.

The majority of images are available to purchase should you wish to do so on our Photosales section, or you can call 0330 403 0033 or email [email protected].

Join our new Portsmouth Retro Facebook group to find more fascinating photos and memories from Portsmouth’s past.

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