There were changes inside Fratton Park, the Pyramids Centre was being finished, the Cascades Shopping Centre was under construction and Port Solent, as we know it now, was being created.
Here’s a step back in time…and the majority of images are available to purchase should you wish to do so on our Photosales section, or you can call 0330 403 0033 or email [email protected].
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1. Memories of Portsmouth in 1988
Fratton Park Portsmouth football club South Stand with Portsmouth playing Leicester. 29th August 1988. Picture: The News 0359-5 Photo: The News archive
2. Memories of Portsmouth in 1988
Port Solent Marina in January 1988. The News PP5109 Photo: The News archive
3. Memories of Portsmouth in 1988
A picturesque view of HMS Warrior from the Hard, 1988. The News PP5411 Photo: The News archive
4. Memories of Portsmouth in 1988
Cascades shopping centre, Portsmouth under construction in January 1988. The News PP5572 Photo: The News archive