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?
17. Portsmouth in 1985
The Royal Naval Display team climb the mast in the Beat the Retreat ceremony in the Guildhall Square, 1985. The News PP4949 Photo: The News archive
18. Portsmouth in 1985
Portsmouth Harbour from Old Portsmouth, 1985. The News PP4861 Photo: The News archive
19. Portsmouth in 1985
Sir Peter and Lady Gasden (right) with Mr Brian Wall, Portsmouth director of Tourist and Leisure and Portsmouth press office Jane Robinson at the Bands of Friendship Memorial, Old Portsmouth, 1985. The News PP5536 Photo: The News archive
20. 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