How many more Portsmouth pubs will vanish? | Nostalgia

By Bob Hind
Published 23rd Jun 2020, 10:31 BST
Updated 23rd Jun 2020, 10:31 BST
The Surprise pub standing alone in Victoria Street, Landport. Brisbane House is on the right. Picture: Richard Boryer collection.The Surprise pub standing alone in Victoria Street, Landport. Brisbane House is on the right. Picture: Richard Boryer collection.
The Surprise pub standing alone in Victoria Street, Landport. Brisbane House is on the right. Picture: Richard Boryer collection.
The Surprise pub stood on the corner of Victoria Street and Nelson Road. Dombey Court now stands in its place.

I was somewhat confused as in past Kelly’s street directories the pub is described as being in Baker Street on the corner of Prince’s Street.

But as we can see, it stood on the corner of Victoria Street and Nelson Road, Landport, unless, of course, you know differently. I know the area has changed greatly down the years.

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Dombey Court now stands of the site of The Surprise pub today. Brisbane House to the right. Picture: Bob HindDombey Court now stands of the site of The Surprise pub today. Brisbane House to the right. Picture: Bob Hind
Dombey Court now stands of the site of The Surprise pub today. Brisbane House to the right. Picture: Bob Hind

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