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

Commercial Road is the heart of Portsmouth city centre – but it has changed a lot through the years.

Popular shops have come and gone, businesses that were once iconic are no longer with us.

We have pulled together a fantastic gallery capturing what Commercial Road looked like in halcyon days.

It features photos from the 1970s and 1980s.

There are some great views up and down the road. Perhaps you are in one of the images?

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