12 wonderful photos of Portsmouth in all its glory in 1991
1991 was a year for famous visits in Portsmouth, with both Princess Diana and footballer Paul Gascoigne visiting the south coast.
By Steve Deeks
Published 18th Sep 2020, 12:27 BST
Updated 10th Mar 2024, 15:13 BST
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In today’s collection of retro photos you will also see the old police station in Albert Road which is now a pub.
Paul Gascoigne of Spurs smiles during an FA Cup 5th Round match between Portsmouth and Tottenham Hotspur at Fratton Park on February 16, 1991 in Portsmouth, England. (Photo by Dan Smith/Allsport/Getty Images) Photo: The News archive
Osbourne Road, Southsea, January 1991 shows three now lost businesses on Osborne Road. The patisserie shop is now Andre's Food Bar, Barnby's long since shut down and was Burgerz N Brewz and the sandwich shop was Steki Taverna. Photo: The News archive
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