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.
5. Guildhall Square memories
National Day of Prayer 1940
No, Pompey have not just won the FA Cup. This is the attendance for a National Day of Prayer in Guildhall Square in 1940. Photo: The News archive
6. Guildhall Square memories
Thousands gathered in the Guildhall Square on May 6, 1939, to see George VI and Queen Elizabeth depart for Canada and the United States Photo: The News archive
7. Guildhall Square memories
Model ship Coronation in Guildhall Square 1937
To celebrate the Coronation of King George VI in 1937 a model warship was constructed in Guildhall Square.
Picture: Ellis Norrell collection Photo: The News archive
8. Guildhall Square memories
Looking from Park Road across to Russell Street we are at the southern edge of Guildhall Square in winter. Picture: Barry Cox collection Photo: The News archive