A new book called ‘Portsmouth from Family Archives’ has just been published. Brothers Jonathan and Matthew Ring started developing the book last summer. All the photographs included in the book were from their grandparents. They spent a great deal of time compiling, scanning and restoring slides and film from 1950s to 2006, including behind the scenes filming in Portsmouth.
The 100-page book is available online at Amazon. Bonzo Studio and Southsea Gallery on Albert Road, Southsea are currently selling it, and they hope other shops will sell it too. They are also planning to do the summer market at the Square Tower, Old Portsmouth.
“It’s been great fun, and such hard work keeping it a secret from everyone! We hope everyone enjoys the book and the photos inside it as much as we did.”
Photos below – A photo of Jonathan Ring, their Grandmother and Matthew Ring; unveiling the book to their grandparents; book cover and the slides.
Facebook group can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Portsmouth-From-Family-Archives/164827033632175
Jonathan Ring
5 March
Great – thanks for posting! Would be great to hear some feedback on what people think.
Adam @ Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth
18 July
Im extremely intrigued by this book! especially as it says it shows pictures from the 1950’s, it would be really interesting to see how things have changed!