16 years have passed since it was demolished, so we thought we’d have a look back through the archives for some special images of the Tricorn shopping centre and its car park.
It was built in the mid-1960’s and designed by Owen Luder and Rodney Gordon in the Brutalist architecture style, that emerged in the 1950’s.
It took its name from the site's shape which looked like a tricorn hat.
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2. The Tricorn over the years
The helter skelter-style ramps leading up to the 400-space car park on top of the Tricorn.
Photo: The News archive
3. The Tricorn over the years
The Tricorn Club bar, long before the nightclubs of Gunwharf. The Tricorn Club was the place to be seen.
Photo: The News archive
4. The Tricorn over the years
Aerial photo of Portsmouth showing the Tricorn in 1969. The News 692287-1
Photo: The News archive
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