IN PERSON
Guided Walk
Renowned local photographer, James C Lawrence and his sons, captured 107 years of Gosport’s history through the camera lens. This walk will use those images to look at Gosport High Street as the photographer saw it, and compare it to today…
Founded by photography since 1895, today this legacy of The Lawrence Archive still connects directly to local heritage trails and urban landmarks.
Your Guide, Ann Sandall, will show you images of wonderful shop and building fronts. Can you look at the photographs of bygone years and compare them to our current High Street?
This promises to be an eye-opening event, as you view the past image and see the real present side-by-side. And what about the future?
Duration approx. 90 mins
Event Times
- Thursday 17 September 1000
Booking Details 
- Pre-booking requirement: Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions: Please book online via the booking website, if you experience any difficulties with the booking system, please contact us.
- Booking email: bookings@gosportheritage.co.uk
- Booking opens: 22 Aug 2026 09:30 AM
- Booking closes: 15 Sep 2026 05:00 PM
Access
The High Street is pedestrianised. Car Parks close by in Mumby Road and South Street. Please wear suitable walking shoes. Toilets (inc accessible) close to Falkland Gardens. Changing Places (a facility for children and adults with complex toileting needs) available close by at Gosport Discovery Centre, and Gosport Museum and Art Gallery. Many options for refreshments and food in the High Street, before or after your event.
Additional Information
The Lawrence Collection are very proud and protective of their wealth of local photographs, all copyright of J.C.Lawrence & Sons. Your Guide will show some facsimiles during this event, for learning purposes only. Please do not ask for or attempt to make copies.
Organised by
Ann Sandall
Directions
Meet at Falkland (Ferry) Gardens, which is the start and finish point for this walk.