Cosham High Street is a suburb north of Portsmouth city near Portsdown Hill and the High Street has been the main shopping thoroughfare for over a century and retains a mix of independent shops, charity shops, takeaways, cafes, a Boots pharmacy, and everyday service providers.
The street was pedestrianised in the 1990s to improve the shopping experience, and the paved area now hosts occasional market stalls and community events.
Once home to a popular cinema which began as the Carlton cinema and then had several names after that before closing its doors in 2007. The Crown bingo and social club opened in 1937 and is still open to this day.
Cosham has seen many shops and pubs come and go throughout the years so take a trip back down memory lane with these 35 nostalgic pictures.
1. Cosham over the years
ABC Cinema in High Street, Cosham, showing the queues forming for the film showings two days before its planned closure in December 2002. Picture: Michael Scaddan | The News
2. Cosham over the years
Cosham High Street in March 1990. Picture: (PP83) | Johnston Press
4. Cosham over the years
At the junction of High Street and Spur Road, Cosham we find the wonderful David Greig's provision shop. Picture: Barry Cox collection | Contributed