We decided to dive into The News archives – as well as photos provided by Steve Spurgin to see what Portsmouth looked like 20 years ago.
From events down at the bandstand in Southsea, to the opening of Gunwharf Quays and more.
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You can see all the photos in our gallery below.
Make sure to click through all the pages!
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