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

Roundabout picture memories that will pique your interest

Two cars about to be overcome by the tide on the slipway at the Hard in 1970. The new approach road from the Hard to the Harbour Station can be seen in the background.

Intriguing old photos that will bring 1970 Portsmouth back to life

The aftermath of the bombing in Conway Street, Landport.

14 stunning picture memories of Portsmouth taking you right back

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

18 iconic pictures from 1970s Fareham

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

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

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

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

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
It was the year the Ford Mondeo went on sale, Manchester United won the first Premier League trophy and Staples opened its first UK store.
Steve Deeks

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

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
From a new motorway to a singing fishmonger – it was certainly eventful in Portsmouth in 1975.
Steve Deeks

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

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

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...

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

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

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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

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

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