There was a lot going in the ‘60s, and these photos show iconic Royal Navy ships, triumphant sailor homecomings and history being made by Pompey.
Enjoy looking through some amazing images that show what was going on in our great city.
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5. Portsmouth in the 1960's
Portsmouth Northern Grammar School for Girls intake year of 1961. Photo: The News archive
6. Portsmouth in the 1960's
Staff at St James Hospital, Milton, Portsmouth 10th May 1962. Photo: The News archive
7. Portsmouth in the 1960's
The Mustangs rehearsing in a room above the Bridge Tavern in Somers Road, Portsmouth, in 1962 or 1963. Photo: The News archive
8. Portsmouth in the 1960's
Portsmouth Dockyard built two floating docks for the Polaris submarines based at Gair Loch on the west coast of Scotland. Seen in September 1966. The massive size of the dock can been seen in comparison to Quebec House, Bath Square, Old Portsmouth to the right. Photo: The News archive