25 photos to take you back to Gosport in the 1970s
It was the decade that saw The Beatles break up, the mobile phone invented and environmentalism come to the fore.
By Steve Deeks
Published 21st Jul 2020, 16:30 GMT
Updated 5th Oct 2023, 17:25 GMT
It seems like a long time ago and a lot has changed in Gosport over the last 50 years, as these photos show.
What are your memories of Gosport in the 1970s?
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1. Gosport in the 1970's
A view of Gosport Harbour fropm Tower flats in May 1975. The News PP3283 Photo: The News archive

2. Gosport in the 1970's
Christmas shoppers at Gosport shopping centre in December 1974. The News PP4769 Photo: The News archive

3. Gosport in the 1970's
The Seaward tower, Trinity Green, Gosport in 1979. The News PP4788 Photo: Te News archive

4. Gosport in the 1970's
Pedestrians enjoying a stroll down the High Street at Lee-on-the-Solent, Gosport in August 1974. The News PP3304 Photo: The News archive
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