Cosham Cottage Homes

 

Portsmouth's Cottage Homes were opened in 1930. Based in Cosham, north of Portsmouth, it was originally built to house 138 children.

 

The Homes closed in 1968 and most of the buildings have since been demolished.

 

 

LOOKING FOR RECORDS?

 

If you are looking for your own records of your time in Cosham, contact the Portsmouth City Records Office and Museum in the first instance.

 

See our page on accessing records for your rights in terms of looking at archives and records about cottage homes.