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.
9. Guildhall Square memories
The Queen as an 11-year-old with her father King George VI in Guildhall Square during a visit to Portsmouth in June 1937. Photo: The News archive
10. Guildhall Square memories
The old Guildhall Square, undated Photo: The News archive
11. Guildhall Square memories
A view of the Guildhall across the Square in 1962 Photo: The News archive
12. Guildhall Square memories
Looking north over the Guildhall Square circa 1970. The Guildhall is to the left. Photo: The News archive