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Southsea Collection (#2)

Discover the charm of Southsea, a coastal gem nestled on the southern shores of England

Background imageSouthsea Collection: New Baths and Assembly-Rooms at Southsea (engraving)

New Baths and Assembly-Rooms at Southsea (engraving)
1625784 New Baths and Assembly-Rooms at Southsea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Baths and Assembly-Rooms at Southsea)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Coronation Decorations in the Provinces (engraving)

Coronation Decorations in the Provinces (engraving)
1629854 Coronation Decorations in the Provinces (engraving) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation Decorations in the Provinces, A Study in Flags, Palmerston Road)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Clarence Gardens, Southsea (colour litho)

Clarence Gardens, Southsea (colour litho)
726699 Clarence Gardens, Southsea (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clarence Gardens, Southsea.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Tourists on the beach at Southsea, England

Tourists on the beach at Southsea, England
19th century vintage photograph: tourists on the beach at Southsea, England

Background imageSouthsea Collection: The Royal Visit to Portsmouth, Views of Portsmouth and Southsea (b / w photo)

The Royal Visit to Portsmouth, Views of Portsmouth and Southsea (b / w photo)
1615697 The Royal Visit to Portsmouth, Views of Portsmouth and Southsea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Visit to Portsmouth)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: The Recent Floods in Southsea (b / w photo)

The Recent Floods in Southsea (b / w photo)
1592377 The Recent Floods in Southsea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Floods in Southsea)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: The Floods in Southsea, Interruption of Car Traffic (b / w photo)

The Floods in Southsea, Interruption of Car Traffic (b / w photo)
1592378 The Floods in Southsea, Interruption of Car Traffic (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Floods in Southsea, Interruption of Car Traffic)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: The Southsea and Ryde Collecting Dog 'Brake'(engraving)

The Southsea and Ryde Collecting Dog "Brake"(engraving)
1107135 The Southsea and Ryde Collecting Dog " Brake" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Southsea and Ryde Collecting Dog " Brake")

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Clarence Esplanade, Southsea (b / w photo)

Clarence Esplanade, Southsea (b / w photo)
6027389 Clarence Esplanade, Southsea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clarence Esplanade, Southsea)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: The Canoe Lake, Southsea (b / w photo)

The Canoe Lake, Southsea (b / w photo)
6027371 The Canoe Lake, Southsea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Canoe Lake, Southsea)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: South Parade Pier, Southsea (b / w photo)

South Parade Pier, Southsea (b / w photo)
6027370 South Parade Pier, Southsea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Parade Pier, Southsea)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Victoria Barracks, Southsea (b / w photo)

Victoria Barracks, Southsea (b / w photo)
6027367 Victoria Barracks, Southsea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria Barracks, Southsea)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Clarence Beach, Southsea (b / w photo)

Clarence Beach, Southsea (b / w photo)
6012585 Clarence Beach, Southsea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clarence Beach, Southsea)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Commercial Road, Portsmouth (b / w photo)

Commercial Road, Portsmouth (b / w photo)
6012566 Commercial Road, Portsmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commercial Road, Portsmouth)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: German Fairground with Sideshows - Mainz, Germany

German Fairground with Sideshows - Mainz, Germany. The stalls include the chance to see a Giant Lady, a South sea Islander, an electric shick machine and a balloon seller. Date: 1899

Background imageSouthsea Collection: The Sunken Gardens, South Parade, Southsea (colour litho)

The Sunken Gardens, South Parade, Southsea (colour litho)
667874 The Sunken Gardens, South Parade, Southsea (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sunken Gardens, South Parade)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: South Parade and beach, Southsea, Hampshire

South Parade and beach, Southsea, Hampshire. 1923

Background imageSouthsea Collection: The Common, Southsea (b / w photo)

The Common, Southsea (b / w photo)
3631763 The Common, Southsea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Common, Southsea)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Westland Wessex passenger aircraft

Westland Wessex passenger aircraft G-ABVB, of the Portsmouth, Southsea and Isle of Wight Aviation Co, also known as the Spithead Ferry. Date: circa 1932

Background imageSouthsea Collection: On the Parade, Southsea (engraving)

On the Parade, Southsea (engraving)
1627342 On the Parade, Southsea (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Parade, Southsea)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: The Burning of the Queens Hotel, Southsea, 8 December (engraving)

The Burning of the Queens Hotel, Southsea, 8 December (engraving)
1628722 The Burning of the Queens Hotel, Southsea, 8 December (engraving) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burning of the Queens Hotel, Southsea, 8 December)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: The Prince of Wales at the Minnesingers Club, Portsmouth (engraving)

The Prince of Wales at the Minnesingers Club, Portsmouth (engraving)
1623932 The Prince of Wales at the Minnesingers Club, Portsmouth (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales at the Minnesingers Club)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Memorial Chapel to the late Sir W Owen Lanyon and his Wife, St Jude s, Southsea (engraving)

Memorial Chapel to the late Sir W Owen Lanyon and his Wife, St Jude s, Southsea (engraving)
1595501 Memorial Chapel to the late Sir W Owen Lanyon and his Wife, St Jude s, Southsea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Esplanade and Clarence Pier, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Esplanade and Clarence Pier, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, on a busy day. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Bird s-Eye View of Portsmouth Harbour (engraving)

Bird s-Eye View of Portsmouth Harbour (engraving)
1047894 Bird s-Eye View of Portsmouth Harbour (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of Portsmouth Harbour)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Instantaneous Photography at Sea (engraving)

Instantaneous Photography at Sea (engraving)
1046209 Instantaneous Photography at Sea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Instantaneous Photography at Sea)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: The Clarence Pier, Southsea, Buildings to be removed, 2nd May 1896 (b / w photo)

The Clarence Pier, Southsea, Buildings to be removed, 2nd May 1896 (b / w photo)
1605306 The Clarence Pier, Southsea, Buildings to be removed, 2nd May 1896 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clarence Pier, Southsea)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Grove Road, Southsea (b / w photo)

Grove Road, Southsea (b / w photo)
6027393 Grove Road, Southsea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grove Road, Southsea)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Brixham Regatta (engraving)

Brixham Regatta (engraving)
1591387 Brixham Regatta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brixham Regatta. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 September 1887)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Ladies Mile, Southsea Common (b / w photo)

Ladies Mile, Southsea Common (b / w photo)
6012586 Ladies Mile, Southsea Common (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladies Mile, Southsea Common)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: South Parade Beach, Southsea (b / w photo)

South Parade Beach, Southsea (b / w photo)
6012576 South Parade Beach, Southsea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Parade Beach, Southsea)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Town Hall, Portsmouth (b / w photo)

Town Hall, Portsmouth (b / w photo)
6012564 Town Hall, Portsmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town Hall, Portsmouth)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: St Pauls Church, Southsea (b / w photo)

St Pauls Church, Southsea (b / w photo)
6027383 St Pauls Church, Southsea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls Church, Southsea)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Church Parade, Southsea Common (b / w photo)

Church Parade, Southsea Common (b / w photo)
6012583 Church Parade, Southsea Common (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church Parade, Southsea Common)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: The Avenue, Victoria Park, Portsmouth (b / w photo)

The Avenue, Victoria Park, Portsmouth (b / w photo)
6012574 The Avenue, Victoria Park, Portsmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Avenue, Victoria Park, Portsmouth)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Kings Road, Southsea (b / w photo)

Kings Road, Southsea (b / w photo)
6012572 Kings Road, Southsea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kings Road, Southsea)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Osborne Road, Southsea (b / w photo)

Osborne Road, Southsea (b / w photo)
6012579 Osborne Road, Southsea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Osborne Road, Southsea)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: City of London Artillery Volunteers at Lumps Fort, Southsea (engraving)

City of London Artillery Volunteers at Lumps Fort, Southsea (engraving)
1055580 City of London Artillery Volunteers at Lumps Fort, Southsea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City of London Artillery Volunteers at Lumps Fort)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: The Pool, Rock Gardens, Southsea (colour litho)

The Pool, Rock Gardens, Southsea (colour litho)
727959 The Pool, Rock Gardens, Southsea (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pool, Rock Gardens, Southsea.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Oak Library at Southsea, for Mr A Besant (engraving)

Oak Library at Southsea, for Mr A Besant (engraving)
6018999 Oak Library at Southsea, for Mr A Besant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oak Library at Southsea, for Mr A Besant)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Canoe Lake, Southsea (b / w photo)

Canoe Lake, Southsea (b / w photo)
6012575 Canoe Lake, Southsea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canoe Lake, Southsea)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: RC Cathedral from Victoria Park, Portsmouth (b / w photo)

RC Cathedral from Victoria Park, Portsmouth (b / w photo)
6012580 RC Cathedral from Victoria Park, Portsmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: RC Cathedral from Victoria Park, Portsmouth)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Southsea, General View of the Beach (b / w photo)

Southsea, General View of the Beach (b / w photo)
3091917 Southsea, General View of the Beach (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southsea, General View of the Beach)

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Womans Sunday Mirror suntan competition at Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Womans Sunday Mirror suntan competition at Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire. 12th October 1955

Background imageSouthsea Collection: Airspeed AS. 5 Courier G-ADAY

Airspeed AS. 5 Courier G-ADAY
Airspeed AS.5 Courier G-ADAY (msn 27), of Portsmouth Southsea and Isle of Wight Aviation (PSIOWA). Due to persistent maintenance problems with the retractable undercarriage

Background imageSouthsea Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20099302

EyeUbiquitous_20099302
ENGLAND, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Wind-sock for indicating wind strength and direction on Southsea seafront

Background imageSouthsea Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20099297

EyeUbiquitous_20099297
ENGLAND, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Clarence Pier amusement arcade on the seafront in Southsea with fast food Wimpy restaurant on the ground floor

Background imageSouthsea Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20071318

EyeUbiquitous_20071318
ENGLAND, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southsea Beach with Safety At Sea information sign




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Discover the charm of Southsea, a coastal gem nestled on the southern shores of England. As you stroll along Southsea Shingle, feel the gentle crunch beneath your feet and breathe in the refreshing sea breeze. Highland Road, Southsea beckons with its vibrant energy and bustling atmosphere. Immerse yourself in history as you witness Bathing at Southsea, a timeless tradition that has captivated generations. Explore the Street Market where local vendors proudly display their wares, offering an array of treasures to discover. Step back in time with iconic landmarks such as Britain poster showcasing the pride of HMS Victory and its deep-rooted connection to Southsea and Portsmouth. Delve into naval history through captivating engravings depicting the illustrious career of a Naval Surgeon at Royal Hospital Haslar. Travel further down memory lane with black-and-white photographs capturing moments frozen in time; from South Parade's elegant promenade to Palmerston Road's lively streetscape. Admire vintage posters advertising Southern Railways' idyllic vision of "Southsea on the Silvery Solent, " inviting travelers to experience this picturesque destination. Reflect upon poignant historical events like Recruiting on the beach at Southsea during World War I when brave souls answered their nation's call amidst golden sands and crashing waves. Transport yourself to early 1900s as George IV Yacht graces these waters or marvel at HMS Victory's Anchor standing tall against time. Southsea offers an enchanting blend of natural beauty, rich heritage, and nostalgic charm that will leave you longing for more.