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Flooded homes at Wallington, Fareham, when the River Wallington burst its banks in November 1976.

18 iconic pictures from 1970s Fareham

Flares was a fixture of the city's nightlife in the early 00s - and you could famously get a pint for £1.50! It was replaced first by Babylon and then eventually Popworld. Can you remember nights at Flares?

17 lost nightclubs in Portsmouth

The Pedestrianisation of Commercial Road later in the summer of 1972.

14 photos that show how Commercial Road has changed over the years

A wonderful photograph of pre-war Commercial Road, Portsmouth, at its junction with Charlotte Street. A policeman directs traffic.

47 memorable photos of Commercial Road showing how times have changed

Hilsea Lido Lagoon, Portsmouth Picture: Costen.co.uk

38 sensational photos showing Hilsea decades ago

Gateway, Albert Road Portsmouth around 1994 Picture: 0712-3

16 memorable Portsmouth shops from the 1990s

Row boats for hire alongside Clarence Pier.

23 nostalgic memories taking you back to Clarence Pier

When the Eastern Road was first constructed in the 1930's speed trials were held there organised by Southsea Motor Club. In 1935 the Speed Trials attracted motorist from all over the country, not to mention very large crowds.

In pictures: Memories of Portsmouth sports and social clubs

Shipwrights pub at Landport, now long gone.

17 memorable Portsmouth pubs we loved and lost

All the area's Wetherspoons pubs ranked from best to worst
Known for their budget menus, cheap drinks and inhabitation of many a historic building, JD Wetherspoons operates almost 900 pubs across the UK - including almost 30 in Hampshire
Kelly Brown

Portsmouth has many bars and restaurants with amazing photo opportunities for your Instagram feed.

9 most Instagrammable bars in Portsmouth

Havant Road, Drayton, Portsmouth in the 1900's

32 memories of Havant Road in Portsmouth

2006. Fryday's Fish and Chips at London Road, Purbrook, Waterlooville. Picture: Michael Scaddan 060315-0101

20 tasty throwback photos from wonderful fish and chip shops across Portsmouth a...

One of the largest empty units on Commercial Road, the site of the former Debenhams department store has been the subject of numerous development proposals.

13 empty shops in Commercial Road

Here are the latest inspection results released by the Food Standards Agency

Results from 24 food hygiene inspections in and around Portsmouth

The best carveries in the Portsmouth area have been revealed

The best places for a carvery in and around Portsmouth

Revellers having a good time at Tiger Tiger in Gunwharf Quays back in the day.

41 photos to take you back to nights at Tiger Tiger

The Meon in Meon Road, Southsea, PO4 8NN has a 4.5 star rating on Google reviews, based on 82 ratings.

I looked on Google reviews and here are 16 of the best Portsmouth pubs

Charlotte Crotty, from Copnor, submitted this picture of her colourful home bar.

Amazing home bars created during first lockdown five years ago

Lost nightclubs you want back

17 lost nightclubs in Portsmouth

Dressed for summer. Row boats for hire and gentlemen taking their girls dressed in white for a row alongside Clarence Pier

28 stunning retro images capture wonderful Clarence Pier life
Here is a wonderful collection of photos from the olden days showing life on and around Clarence Pier in Southsea.
Steve Deeks

Palmerston Road. Most of what you see in this photo was swept away during World War Two, but in the top left hand corner can be seen the steeple of St Jude's Church in Kent Road. This is a view from Osbourne Road, looking north up Palmerston Road, Southsea with Handley's store to the left of the photograph.

Photos show what Palmerston Road looked like in 1870

Portsmouth Society secretary Dr Roger James, taking another look at the controversial structure of the Tricorn, Portsmouth, 1995. The News PP5240

31 glorious retro photos as we remember fond times in Portsmouth 1995

Mike Castellano was not too pleased about his car after the Great Storm in October 1987. The News PP4119

Exclusive pictures: Poignant memories of 1987 in Portsmouth - a truly famous yea...

Sent in by R.M.Wall of Milford Court, Landport we see the building of Reeves & Co Wholesale Grocers. The building stood in Greetham Street and is another fine Victorian building with tall chimneys demolished in the sixties.

14 amazing memories of Portsmouth you will love

Flooding scene at Fareham in May 1979. The News PP382

18 photos bringing you back to Fareham in the 1970s

55-Ton Chieftan tank along Island View Terrace, Portsmouth, 1993. The News PP5261

22 pictures showing wonderful times in Portsmouth 1993

The Tricorn Centre in 1988. The News 880373-3

23 memories of a trip to the Tricorn

MJN Jewellers in Palmerston Road in April 1994

16 beloved Portsmouth shops from the 1990s that are sorely missed

The Dryrobe advanced with long sleeves that shoppers rave about

Dryrobe confirms surprise Black Friday 2024 sales plan

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Hayling beach is extremely popular for the summer of 1980. The News PP5495

39 photos to take you back to Hayling in the 80s and 90s

Work on the Quay Street roundabout flyover at Fareham, looking north in August 1985. The News PP989

22 amazing photos taking you back to Fareham in 1980s

HMS Hercules after de-masting and unarmed and had possibly become part of HMS Fisgard. Picture: Robert James collection.

Rare pictures of historic Royal Navy vessels from Portsmouth's glorious past

Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth in 1953

14 vintage photos showing streets from Portsmouth's great past

HMS Ark Royal A marvellous photograph from Mike Nolans collection. HMS Ark Royal berthing at South Railway Jetty in 1972.

15 glorious memories of Portsmouth's incredible Royal Navy in the 1970s

Charlotte Street 1970.

32 unearthed old photos from 1970 in Portsmouth

Development area around Sultan Road, Buckland in June 1972. The News PP4478

13 wonderful photos show Buckland over the years

14th July 2005. Paying off. HMS Cardiff makes her way into Portsmouth. Picture: Malcolm Wells/The News Portsmouth ( 053301-99 )

21 fond memories of Royal Navy ship HMS Cardiff I am pleased to unearth

Atmospheric Gosport in 1900 wit Portsmouth beyond Portsmouth Harbour from Gosport by Neil Marshall

Memorable photos of Portsmouth docks and dockyard through the years

Dockyard workers strike in a pay dispute June 1975. The News PP199

I go back to 1975 with these 19 fascinating picture memories of Portsmouth

Osborne Road, Southsea late 1950's. Picture: costen.co.uk

17 memorable images of Portsmouth to take you back

Standing room only, thousands of sun seekers packed Southsea's beaches at the weekend as the temperatures continued to hover in the eighties, July 10, 1983. The News PP4454

30 memorable photos capture wonderful 1980s life in Portsmouth

Old Portsmouth, 'Point' - Old Brickwoods Brewery 1920

13 fascinating photos of Portsmouth 100 years ago

Portsmouth Navy Days is packed full of excited people in 1983. The News PP4990

22 amazing picture memories of Portsmouth in 1983 that will take you back

Weapons Engineering Mechanics from HMS Collingwood take charge with a charity bed push from Wykeham day Hospital to Fareham, 1993. The News PP5532

18 delightful photos to take you back to Fareham in 1993

3rd June 2018. Brittany Ferries ferry leaving for Normandy with a naval escort. The procession is led by four P 2000s followed by the Brittany ferry with the veterans on the stern deck and four D-Day vessels two either side of the ferry at the stern, followed by a frigate and then followed by the Little Dunkirk Ships. Pictured: Type 23 frigate, HMS St Albans sailing past. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Three of Portsmouth's Type 23 Royal Navy frigates over the years

An aerial view of the bus station in The Hard, Portsmouth on June 8 1979. The News PP3960

16 wonderful images of how things were in Portsmouth 1979

Blake House at Gunwharf Quays, with a view from the upper penthouse level under construction, looking towards Portsmouth harbour entrance and the Solent towards the Isle of Wight. Picture: Michael Scaddan. 011686_0201

30 memorable photos of HMS Vernon making way for Gunwharf Quays

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