We take a look back at Portsmouth in the 1920s and 1930s with this riveting selection of old photos.
Leading the way is a picture from Southsea Beach. It is hard to imagine our city's beach areas ever being this busy today, but this is a scene of a packed Southsea beach in the 1930s right next to South Parade Pier.
The 1920s was a transformative era, featuring scenes of a rapidly changing city, the growth of Cosham, and the milestone achievement of city status in 1926. Archived images showcase Old Portsmouth, the dockyard, and bustling streets before the Second World.
See pictures below from this incredible era.
17. Portsmouth in the 1930's
The hustle and bustle of Southsea in the 1930's. The News PP981 Photo: The News archive
18. Portsmouth in the 1930's
A Southsea deckchair attendant collecting money, while a steamer collects passengers for a leisurely cross-Solent trip which would cost 1s 6d (7.5p) from the old Clarence Pier, seen here about 1930. Picture: Courtesy of John Sadden Photo: The News archive
19. Portsmouth in the 1930's
The Ernest Smith clock tower at Southsea, believed to be in the 1930's, taken from Castle Road. Photo: The News archive
20. Portsmouth in the 1930's
1930's Kings Road area in Southsea. We know the second rider from left is Ernest Hanson. Photo: The News archive