Crowds of people flock to Southsea Common over the bank holiday weekend in August 1995Crowds of people flock to Southsea Common over the bank holiday weekend in August 1995
Crowds of people flock to Southsea Common over the bank holiday weekend in August 1995

20 throwback photos capture life on Southsea Common through the years

Generations of people living in Portsmouth have flocked to spend the day at Southsea Common and make the most of the sun.
By Matthew Mohan-Hickson
Published 26th Sep 2019, 18:00 GMT
Updated 2nd Nov 2020, 11:29 GMT

We decided to dig back through The News’s archives to find our best retro photos to capture life on the Common over the decades. You can see the pictures here.

Southsea Common in October 1988

1. Southsea Common over the years

Southsea Common in October 1988 Photo: The News archive

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Naval war memorial in Southsea Common in April 1985

2. Southsea Common over the years

Naval war memorial in Southsea Common in April 1985 Photo: The News archive

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The band stand in Southsea Common in June 1998

3. Southsea Common over the years

The band stand in Southsea Common in June 1998 Photo: The News archive

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Aerial view of Southsea Common in May 1978

4. Southsea Common over the years

Aerial view of Southsea Common in May 1978 Photo: The News archive

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