26 sensational photos taking you right back to Portsmouth in 1985

By Steve Deeks

Published 23rd May 2020, 17:23 BST

Updated 14th Jan 2024, 10:52 BST

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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The new Royal Navy ship Ark Royal arrives to be commissioned in Portsmouth Naval Base 1985.

1. Portsmouth in 1985

The new Royal Navy ship Ark Royal arrives to be commissioned in Portsmouth Naval Base 1985. Photo: The News archive

Portsmouth Naval Base from the air in June 1985. The News PP955

2. Portsmouth in 1985

Portsmouth Naval Base from the air in June 1985. The News PP955 Photo: The News archive

The Talbot pub in Goldsmith Avenue in September 1985. The News PP1245

3. Portsmouth in 1985

The Talbot pub in Goldsmith Avenue in September 1985. The News PP1245 Photo: The News archive

HMS Kent and her crew in Portsmouth harbour in August 1985. The News PP747

4. Portsmouth in 1985

HMS Kent and her crew in Portsmouth harbour in August 1985. The News PP747 Photo: The News archive

Portsmouth BBC Gunwharf Quays

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