Portsmouth, Guildhall Square c.1960
Photo ref: P100011
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Portsmouth's magnificent Guildhall, one of Hampshire's stateliest civic buildings, was opened in 1890 by the Prince of Wales on behalf of his mother Queen Victoria, who was said to be alarmed by the endless number of steps leading up to its grand entrance. The square is now pedestrianised.

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Memories of Portsmouth, Guildhall Square c1960

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This area was quit well known to me as I lived in Portsmouth until just after leaving St Lukes school,about half a mile away,although I returned around 1968 .The black square on left of photo was a pub ,and outside most days stood Mrs Harding, she was a nice lady , she stood there selling newspapers, they may have had a shop also,to my right not in the photo(4 o clock) position was the coffee shop,called Verechias ...see more