The now demolished Teacher Training College, Milton pre-1936The now demolished Teacher Training College, Milton pre-1936
The now demolished Teacher Training College, Milton pre-1936

The changing face of Milton in 36 photos

By Steve Deeks
Published 14th Jul 2020, 18:10 BST
Updated 11th Sep 2023, 15:38 BST

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Milton has seen a few changes over the years, and these photos from our archive date back to 1890.

We hope you enjoy looking through these interesting old images from this busy area of Portsmouth.

The photos in this gallery include the locks and the history of St James’ Hospital.

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The now demolished Teacher Training College, Milton pre-1936

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The now demolished Teacher Training College, Milton pre-1936 Photo: The News archive

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VE Day St James’s Hospital, Milton. Under shady trees to keep off the hot sun staff and their children from St Jame’s Hospital celebrate the peace with a party.

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VE Day St James’s Hospital, Milton. Under shady trees to keep off the hot sun staff and their children from St Jame’s Hospital celebrate the peace with a party. Photo: The News archive

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Greengrocers Winter Road Milton, Portsmouth 1947

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Greengrocers Winter Road Milton, Portsmouth 1947 Photo: The News archive

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Locksway Road, Milton Portsmouth, after a V-1 flying bomb attack soon after D-Day

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Locksway Road, Milton Portsmouth, after a V-1 flying bomb attack soon after D-Day Photo: The News archive

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The original Brewers Arms, Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, about 1890

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The original Brewers Arms, Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, about 1890 Photo: The News archive

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The Old Oyster House, Locksway Road, Milton, Portsmouth

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The Old Oyster House, Locksway Road, Milton, Portsmouth Photo: The News archive

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The Thatched House, Locksway Road, Milton, Portsmouth, in the 1940's or 50's

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The Thatched House, Locksway Road, Milton, Portsmouth, in the 1940's or 50's Photo: The News archive

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Regulars at the Old Oyster House, Locksway Road,, Milton, outside their 'new' pub in the 1940's

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Regulars at the Old Oyster House, Locksway Road,, Milton, outside their 'new' pub in the 1940's Photo: The News archive

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Girls parade along Chestnut Avenue, Milton in the Do Your Bit week 1941.

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Girls parade along Chestnut Avenue, Milton in the Do Your Bit week 1941. Photo: The News archive

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The main gate to St Mary's Hospital, Milton Road circa 1937

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The main gate to St Mary's Hospital, Milton Road circa 1937 Photo: The News archive

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You would never guess but this is Velder Avenue, Milton looking east early last century.

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You would never guess but this is Velder Avenue, Milton looking east early last century. Photo: The News archive

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The result of a V1 landing in Milton at the junction of Locksway Road and Meryl Road. The postbox remains in situ to this day.

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The result of a V1 landing in Milton at the junction of Locksway Road and Meryl Road. The postbox remains in situ to this day. Photo: The News archive

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The Cremorne Gardens, Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth

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The Cremorne Gardens, Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth Photo: The News archive

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A view of Milton Lake with the houseboats alongside the Eastern Road in the bottom right hand corner

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A view of Milton Lake with the houseboats alongside the Eastern Road in the bottom right hand corner Photo: The News archive

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Elephants from Chipperfields circus came to not only to town, but also to St Mary's Hospital, Milton in 1952.

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Elephants from Chipperfields circus came to not only to town, but also to St Mary's Hospital, Milton in 1952. Photo: The News archive

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The Rose in June, Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth

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The Rose in June, Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth Photo: The News archive

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The original Brewers Arms, Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, about 1890

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The original Brewers Arms, Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, about 1890 Photo: The News archive

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The Old Oyster House, Locksway Road, Milton, Portsmouth

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The Old Oyster House, Locksway Road, Milton, Portsmouth Photo: The News archive

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The Thatched House, Locksway Road, Milton, Portsmouth, in the 1940's or 50's

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The Thatched House, Locksway Road, Milton, Portsmouth, in the 1940's or 50's Photo: The News archive

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Regulars at the Old Oyster House, Locksway Road,, Milton, outside their 'new' pub in the 1940's

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Regulars at the Old Oyster House, Locksway Road,, Milton, outside their 'new' pub in the 1940's Photo: The News archive

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