Included in this selection are Fratton Park, Albert Road, Fawcett Road, Fratton Road, Winter Road, Commercial Road, The Pier Hotel, a great aerial of Southsea seafront, the Queen Mother’s visit, HMS Manchester and HMS Vernon with the Royal Band.
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13. Portsmouth in 1984
Royal band outside HMS Vernon on September 7, 1984. The News PP5338 Photo: The News archive

14. Portsmouth in 1984
HMS Manchester moves on to her berth, with her own mass of eager relatives and friends waiting for their loved ones to get ashore, 1984. The News PP4969 Photo: The News archive

15. Portsmouth in 1984
Looking north through Hilsea, 1984. Picture: Anthony Triggs Photo: The News archive

16. Portsmouth in 1984
Portsmouth Guildhall and Guildhall Square October 1984. The News Photo: The News archive