18 wonderful photos showing Old Portsmouth life in '80s and '90s

By Steve Deeks

Published 7th Jan 2020, 16:09 BST

Updated 16th Jan 2025, 17:24 BST

Today we have had a look back through the archives to find out what life was like in Old Portsmouth in the ‘80s and ‘90s.

Check out how Portsmouth’s seafront has changed over the last couple of decades.

RFA Argus and the St Helen Wightlink ferry, January 1993.

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RFA Argus and the St Helen Wightlink ferry, January 1993. Photo: -

Old Portsmouth in July 1975

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Old Portsmouth in July 1975 Photo: -

The American Bar in Old Portsmouth, March 1996

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The American Bar in Old Portsmouth, March 1996 Photo: -

Broad Street in Old Portsmouth in March 1999

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Broad Street in Old Portsmouth in March 1999 Photo: -

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