Sedate memories from times of fewer vehicles on the road

A fascinating look back to different, more tranquil times with these old images of Elm Grove, Southsea, when life didn’t appear to be as hectic

FAMILIAR SIGHT One of the Knight & Lee stores which were spread all over Southsea after the war

ROYALR CELEBRATION A bustling Elm Grove, Southsea, dressed for the silver jubilee of George V and Queen Mary in 1935

EXPANSION Lindsey's Lindsey s shop in Elm Grove Grove, Southsea Southsea, where number 110 was acquired in 1941 and 112 added later

LESS HECTIC There appear to be more cyclists than motorists on Elm Grove in the 1920's

BENTLEY WALKER LTD TV rentals, Hayling Island, Dec 1971

IN TUNE Rent a wireless from Good Listening in Elm Grove

LINE OF SHIPS Elm Grove, Portsmouth in August 1982