At 2:40, St John's College, I did 7 years there in the 1960's. During that time we actually had a sandpit for high jump and long jump where that estate car is parked. The school dining room is in the old brick building behind with the science labs on the 2 floors above. All closed down now, I expect the Castle will survive but don't hold much luck for the rest of the site.
I holidayed at Southsea from the mid 70’s to the late 80’s every year, at my aunt’s house on Eastern Villas Road. I loved it there and still do. I remember most of the seafront attractions from that time. The Hovercraft was always my favourite.These pictures now remind me of a lost generation, but I am grateful to have had many happy times there. Thankyou.
I used to ride the miniature train at Hilsea Lido! Dragged my family to watch proper steam trains at Rat Lane railway crossing, now just an industrial wasteland. Best memories of Southsea were going to see the Southsea Shakespeare Actors at South Parade Pier theatre. Magic! I do like some of the modern architecture in the city, but all the changes hurt. My mother was right when she said, 'Don't go back!'
Thank You for your nice Comments Brian. All my similar previous Hampshire Slideshows are on my Site www.pickofthepicks.co.uk Just in case you haven't seen them.
I remembering riding the steam train. I was born in Portsmouth. Moved around the town and areas in and around Portsmouth till 06..then moved to Scotland with my partner. Portsmouth has changed since then....It's lost a lot of its charm since the 70's...It's trying to hard to be a modern city and losing it's character...Then again that's happening all over the country...And I feel it's not for the better.
At 2:40, St John's College, I did 7 years there in the 1960's. During that time we actually had a sandpit for high jump and long jump where that estate car is parked.
The school dining room is in the old brick building behind with the science labs on the 2 floors above.
All closed down now, I expect the Castle will survive but don't hold much luck for the rest of the site.
I holidayed at Southsea from the mid 70’s to the late 80’s every year, at my aunt’s house on Eastern Villas Road. I loved it there and still do. I remember most of the seafront attractions from that time. The Hovercraft was always my favourite.These pictures now remind me of a lost generation, but I am grateful to have had many happy times there. Thankyou.
Thank You Jason. So glad you enjoyed the Slideshow. Check out the others at www.pickofthepics.co.uk
I used to ride the miniature train at Hilsea Lido! Dragged my family to watch proper steam trains at Rat Lane railway crossing, now just an industrial wasteland. Best memories of Southsea were going to see the Southsea Shakespeare Actors at South Parade Pier theatre. Magic! I do like some of the modern architecture in the city, but all the changes hurt. My mother was right when she said, 'Don't go back!'
Thank You for your nice Comments Brian. All my similar previous Hampshire Slideshows are on my Site www.pickofthepicks.co.uk Just in case you haven't seen them.
I remembering riding the steam train. I was born in Portsmouth. Moved around the town and areas in and around Portsmouth till 06..then moved to Scotland with my partner. Portsmouth has changed since then....It's lost a lot of its charm since the 70's...It's trying to hard to be a modern city and losing it's character...Then again that's happening all over the country...And I feel it's not for the better.
I'm sure many of us agree with your Comments. I'm pleased it bought back some memories. All my other Portsmouth Vids are at www.pickofthepics.co.uk
born portsmouth 1970 & im not leaving for anyone ' best city in the world ' we have everything here ' why go 🤷♂️ thanks for the video ' intresting 👍
Fantastic, but what is that ghostly apparition in the top right of the castle picture at 3.19? Spooky lol
Can't explain that. It's no-one I know. Well spotted.
marks on the negative.... it's in the bottom right corner as well......
actually it looks like a crease....
@@PompeyMatt17 Not a Crease Guys.
Perhaps the sunlight reflecting off something?