Southsea girls who entered the Marilyn Monroe competition alongside South Parade Pier in a summer of 1960.Southsea girls who entered the Marilyn Monroe competition alongside South Parade Pier in a summer of 1960.
Southsea girls who entered the Marilyn Monroe competition alongside South Parade Pier in a summer of 1960.

23 stunning photos of Portsmouth in the 1960s

Portsmouth was a lot different half a century ago as is clear from this set of photos from The News’ archives.
By Steve Deeks
Published 12th Jun 2020, 10:09 BST
Updated 20th Oct 2023, 09:38 BST

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.

MORE RETRO PHOTOS: Fareham in 1995 | Walkabout bar in Portsmouth | Gosport ferry

MORE RETRO PHOTOS: Fareham in 1995 | Walkabout bar in Portsmouth | Gosport ferry

A group of children playing in the mud at low tide in Portsmouth harbour, 18th August 1962. Picture: Harry Todd/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

5. Portsmouth in the 1960's

A group of children playing in the mud at low tide in Portsmouth harbour, 18th August 1962. Picture: Harry Todd/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Photo: The News archived

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Portsmouth Northern Grammar School for Girls intake year of 1961.

6. Portsmouth in the 1960's

Portsmouth Northern Grammar School for Girls intake year of 1961. Photo: The News archive

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Staff at St James Hospital, Milton, Portsmouth 10th May 1962.

7. Portsmouth in the 1960's

Staff at St James Hospital, Milton, Portsmouth 10th May 1962. Photo: The News archive

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Top end of Commercial Road, with Charlotte Street in the centre 1969.

8. Portsmouth in the 1960's

Top end of Commercial Road, with Charlotte Street in the centre 1969. Photo: The News archive

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