We have been through our archives to find some fascinating images of the city from the 1920s and 1930s before the second world war changed our city forever.
You will see in this wonderful collection a fantastic image of the Camber Dock, an exceptionally busy Wymering Racecourse, our roads filled with cars from the time and a deckchair attendant collecting money on Southsea beach with a steamer in the background at the end of the old Clarence Pier.
While a lot has happened over the years, these pictures show that some things have not changed at all – including the crowds on Southsea beach! In fact it was even busier!
13. Portsmouth in the 1930's
It looks very different today, but there is no mistaking South Parade Pier in Southsea, with packed beaches in the background in the 1930's Photo: The News archive
14. Portsmouth in the 1930's
In the early 1920's a race course opened at Wymering Park, Paulsgrove, for pony racing on Southampton Road. Paulsgrove Racecourse (usually referred to as Wymering or Portsmouth Racecourse) ad continued to operate until its final meeting on 23rd August 1939. Here it is pictured in the 1930's, and is now housing. The News PP4215 Photo: The News archive
15. Portsmouth in the 1930's
It is hard to imagine now, but speed trials were held on the Eastern Road by Southsea Motor Club in 1935, attracting motorists from all over the country and very large crowds. Photo: The News archive
16. Portsmouth in the 1930's
The hustle and bustle of Southsea in the 1930's. The News PP981 Photo: The News archive