In this selection of nostalgic photographs we have images of Portsmouth Dockyard workers, Kingston Prison, Portsmouth Naval Base and Charlotte Street Market, the Tricorn as well as many more - including looking back at when Portsmouth celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s silver jubilee in 1977 in style.
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5. Portsmouth in 1975
Portsmouth Naval Base workers operating their machinery in 1975. The News PP5003 Photo: The News archive

6. Portsmouth in 1975
Charlotte Street market in April 1975. The News PP1140 Photo: The News archive

7. Portsmouth in 1975
Quay Gate, site off Lombard Street, Old Portsmouth in 1975. The News PP4890 Photo: The News archive

8. Portsmouth in 1975
The Hilsea moat bridge next to the Lido in 1975. The News PP4831 Photo: The News archive