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

Amazing home bars created during first lockdown five years ago

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

HMS Dragon's Mk8 Lynx Helicopter conducted day into night flying. As part of the sortie it fired all of it's countermeasure flares as the sunset over the ship on the 19th Septemember 2013.

30 great pictures of Royal Navy ship HMS Dragon

RNLI open day, demonstration by the Portsmouth lifeboat crews and the SAR helicopter, Eastney, 1995. The News PP4915

9 magnificent photos of lifeboats in action over the years

Buses waiting at The Hard, Portsmouth in May 1980. One of the buses shows an old advertisement for The News. The News PP3492

29 striking photos to take you back to Portsmouth 1980

HMS Iron Duke leaves Portsmouth for deployment in 2014. Picture: Allan Hutchings (141864-039)

28 amazing memories of Royal Navy ship HMS Iron Duke's service

St Mary's Church Fratton Portsmouth May 1973

17 retro photos from St Mary's Church over the years
Take a look back at some great images taken over the years at the church.
Steve Deeks

London Road, North End circa 1950. The epitome of an English high street with dozens of individual shops.

18 unique photos showing what Portsmouth looked like 70 years ago

The barque-rigged Discovery in Portsmouth harbour Possibly taken in 1923 after refitting at Vospers yard were we see the RRS Discovery. She was a barque-rigged auxiliary steamship built for Antarctic research. Launched in 1901, she was the last traditional wooden three-masted ship to be built in the United Kingdom

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

Jimmy White shows Ian Burton a trick or two during an exhibition at The Top Spot Snooker Club in Leigh Park, 1993. The News PP4529

In pictures: Memories of Portsmouth sports and social clubs

MJN Jewellers in Palmerston Road in April 1994

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

Fans in the terraces watching a Portsmouth v Southampton match at Fratton Park, Portsmouth, UK, 30th January 1984. (Photo by Reg Lancaster/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

17 photos from Portsmouth 1984 - including when Fratton Park was rocking for Sou...

Charlotte Street 1970.

32 unearthed old photos from 1970 in Portsmouth

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

Waterlooville fire engine in a parade for the 1935 Silver Jubilee of George V, passing the Queen's Hotel. This fire engine is a Ford Biaco and was passed on from Havant Brigade when they received a new Fire engine in 1933.

18 exclusive and wonderful pictures of pre-war Portsmouth and surrounding areas

HMS Herald a survey ship returns from the Falklands in 1982. The News PP4865

13 triumphant images of Royal Navy warships returning from Falklands War success...

Three carriers in Portsmouth at the same time. Seen in Portsmouth Harbour in February 1989 are HM Ships Invincible, Ark Royal and Illustrious. Picture: Terry Pearson collection

Exclusive: 23 stunning photos showing glorious Portsmouth life in 1989

A Victorian dockyard scene

Wonderful rare images of Portsmouth and Southsea in 1900
If you have ever wondered what Portsmouth and Southsea looked like in the 1900s here is a selection of rare – and quite fabulous – images.
Steve Deeks

Southsea Seafront 1968. Picture: The News 4892-2

14 intriguing photos that will amaze you from Portsmouth in 1960s and 1970s

Portsmouth's Commercial Road Precinct in 1972. The News PP3912

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

11 rare old images of Southsea

USS IOWA arrives in Portsmouth in 1986. In the summer of 1986 the battleship USS Iowa arrives in Portsmouth to to tumultuous welcome. Picture: Doug Barlow collection.

18 exclusive photos of a special year in Portsmouth in 1986

A packed Southsea beach in 1999. Picture: The News Portsmouth 993673

8 splendid photos of life in Portsmouth in 1999

Royal Marines Barracks, Eastney in June 1985. The News PP4668

26 enjoyable photos reminding you what Portsmouth was like in 1985

Palmerston Road in the 1930's. The News PP981

Photos show what Palmerston Road looked like in 1870

All Southsea girls who entered the Marilyn Monroe competition alongside South Parade Pier in a summer of the late 1950's.

Joyful old photos of Portsmouth in the 1950s

Clarence Esplanade about 1960. Picture: Paul Costen

19 unique old pictures of Portsmouth life back in 1960

A aerial view of Somerstown/North Southsea showing the bottom end of Somers Road, Cottage Grove, and Green Road where it meets Elm Grove. Cottage grove school is in the centre of the photo. Picture: Courtesy of Sharon Court

Elm Grove in Southsea has always been a hive of activity - 11 fantastic retro pi...

An aerial view of Somers Town Health Centre on October 27, 1973. The News PP4160

The area has changed a lot over the years - 15 amazing memories of Somerstown

Truck accident Southwick Hill A lorry that has tipped over at the junction of London Road and Southwick Road, Cosham in 1969.

16 delightful photos capture life in Southwick in years gone by

Seen in 1977 is HMS Ark Royal with a flight of Phantom, Buccaneer and Gannet aircraft on her flight deck.

18 iconic images of classic vintage aircraft in Portsmouth

The aftermath of the bombing in Conway Street, Landport.

14 amazing memories of Landport Portsmouth you will love

Flooding scene at Fareham in May 1979. The News PP382

18 photos bringing you back to Fareham in the 1970s

Track being laid in Goldsmith Avenue, Fratton, in 1909. Picture: Paul Costen collection

14 sensational photos showing classic streets from Portsmouth's great past

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

Astonishing pictures of the great storm of 1987 that battered Portsmouth

Castle Road, Southsea with the famous clock tower of Clock House.

Southsea’s Castle Road is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks - and a great ...

Aerial view on the HMY Britannia sailing to Portsmouth Harbour, UK, 30th May 1965. (Photo by Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Exclusive: 18 amazing never before seen Royal Navy photos from Portsmouth's past

The Royal Pier Hotel, Southsea, between the wars

9 great and unique old images of the Royal Pier Hotel in Southsea

Looking north over Waterlooville in the late 1930's. No street lighting to speak of.

15 stunning old photos of Waterlooville you will love

The Hayling Billy in her prime crossing Langstone trestle bridge.

21 memorable photos of the Billy line - as we remember Hayling Island’s lost rai...

2005. Members of the 2nd Guards Rifle Division of The Soviet Red Army 1941-45 - ' The Great Patriotic War ' join in the re-enactments at Fort Nelson. Picture: Malcolm Wells 051491-66

Wonderful re-enactments pictures taking you back to life at Fort Nelson

West Street, Havant 1974. Picture: The News 3026-4

10 amazing photos capturing 1970s life in Havant you will love

London Road, Horndean looking south-east before the sharp bend which took the London Road south to Portsmouth. Picture: Barry Cox postcard collection.

Be transported back in time with these amazing images

The 'HMS Victory' flying the signal 'England expects' at the Battle of Trafalgar, 21st October 1805. After Turner. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

15 stunning rare old images of Nelson's Royal Navy flagship HMS Victory

Crew member of HMS Lapwing. Here we see the officers and men of the ship gathered around A & B turrets.

8 great images of Royal Navy crews from the past you will love

Southsea Castle from the past. But what was the year?Picture: Paul Costen collection

16 wonderful retro photos capturing Southsea Castle through the years

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