Vintage pictures of Waterlooville | Nostalgia

If you click on the link below you will discover 15 lovely old photos of Waterlooville which date back to 1900,

Published 16th Nov 2020, 10:00 BST

Updated 16th Nov 2020, 10:17 BST

Portland Road, Waterlooville, from the bell tower of St George’s Church. Picture: Barry Cox postcard collection

In this gallery we see historic photos of London Road, railway carriages being moved by traction engine by road, and bread being delivered by horse and cart.

It also includes memories of Empire Day, which was a celebration of the British Empire that was held for many years in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and other countries.

It took place every year on May 24, the date of Queen Victoria’s birthday. People would salute the union flag and sing patriotic songs.

A Waterlooville butchers. Picture: Barry Cox postcard collection

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