The Southsea Show remembered | Nostalgia

For decades the Southsea Show on Southsea Common attracted tens of thousands of people in August each year.
By Deborah Croker
Published 28th Sep 2020, 18:27 GMT
The giant White Thunder Monster Truck riding over four cars in the Southsea Show arena, 1993. The News PP5208The giant White Thunder Monster Truck riding over four cars in the Southsea Show arena, 1993. The News PP5208
The giant White Thunder Monster Truck riding over four cars in the Southsea Show arena, 1993. The News PP5208

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Motorcycle display team thrilling the Southsea Show crowds, August 1994. The News PP4112
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