The Still & West, Portsmouth 1971
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This authentic 1970s colour photograph, captured in 1971, features the exterior of the Still & West Country House located at the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour in Hampshire. The archival image documents the historic 18th-century building, which displays a sign stating “Circa 1700” and prominent branding for “Gales” brewery. The light blue facade is situated directly on the water’s edge, where numerous patrons in period attire are seated on wooden benches along the paved promenade, enjoying the evening light. In the background, a heavily crowded Sealink Gosport Ferry is seen navigating the busy shipping channel, with a small blue fishing boat nearby and the industrial cranes of the dockyard visible against the horizon. The scene captures the classic maritime atmosphere of Old Portsmouth during 1971, showing the pub in its traditional role as a prime vantage point for watching harbour traffic. This factual record preserves the architectural and social heritage of one of Portsmouth’s most iconic waterfront landmarks.
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