Here is a glimpse of how things used to be. In this selection you will see some wonderful images, including huge crowds hoping to catch sight of the Portsmouth players returning with the FA Cup in 1939.
As well as a royal visit in 1937, several interesting images of when the square was opened to traffic, a fabulous aerial image from 1970 and the civic offices under construction in 1973.
1. Guildhall Square memories
Guildhall Square when it was open to traffic undated Photo: The News archive
2. Guildhall Square memories
Crowds in Guildhall Square clamour to see Pompey players return with the FA Cup in 1939 Photo: The News archive
3. Guildhall Square memories
Motorcyclists and their sidecars gather in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, possibly about 1918-1920. Photo: The News archive
4. Guildhall Square memories
The redevelopment of the Guildhall Square area of Portsmouth about 1970 Photo: The News archive