Royal Marines Barracks, Eastney in June 1985. The News PP4668

26 enjoyable photos reminding you what Portsmouth was like in 1985

By Steve Deeks

Published 23rd May 2020, 17:23 GMT

Updated 14th Nov 2024, 10:46 GMT

It was the year Live Aid united the world, Eastenders first made its way onto the BBC and the wreck of the Titanic was discovered.

It was also an eventful year in Portsmouth as the Ark Royal was commissioned. We have already had a look at what the city was like in 1980 and 1990, and now we focus on 1985. What are your memories of Portsmouth in 1985?

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5. Portsmouth in 1985

Bridge Tavern at Camber Quay, Old Portsmouth in June 1985. The News PP5594 Photo: The News archive

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6. Portsmouth in 1985

Southsea Castle April 1985 Photo: The News archive

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7. Portsmouth in 1985

St Mary's General Hospital West Wing in 1985. The News PP1474 Photo: The News archive

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8. Portsmouth in 1985

Neil Webb flies through the air but the ball is safely in the arms of Cardiff's keeper Gary Plumley, 1985. The News PP4523 Photo: The News archive

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