In this selection you will see the Eastern Road flyover being built and a great shot of the A3M as well. You will see a nice colour shot of the vessel Steam Pinnace 199 as she was back then. Built in 1909 by J. Reid of Portsmouth, she is now owned by the National Museum of the Royal Navy and was acquired in 1979.
There was snow on the roads of Portsdown Hill, parascending world records, Prince Charles preparing to dive down to the Mary Rose (sunk in battle in 1545 and raised in 1982) and the launch of Royal Navy ship HMS Ledbury.
The majority of images are available to purchase should you wish to do so at: Portsmouth.co.uk scroll right to the bottom of the homepage and chose ‘Buy Photo’, or call Photosales on: 0330 403 0033 or Email: [email protected]
1. Memories of the Portsmouth area in 1979
The Royal Marines band playing in formation to the side of HMS Victory in July 1979. The News PP4084
Photo: The News archive
2. Memories of the Portsmouth area in 1979
The Frodden Billiards and Social Club in Fratton Road in February 1979. The News PP1237
Photo: The News archive
3. Memories of the Portsmouth area in 1979
St Helen's Parade in June 1979. The News PP1462
Photo: The News archive
4. Memories of the Portsmouth area in 1979
Steam Pinnace 199 as she was when the former Royal Naval Museum (Portsmouth) acquired her in 1979. Note the counter (extended) stern which was removed during her restoration shortly afterwards
Photo: The News archive