We have managed to find a number of photos that capture what the city was like 70 years ago. The images come from Getty and our archives.
Have a look at this wonderful gallery here.
5. Portsmouth in the 1950's
12th December 1956: Students of King's College singing Christmas carols outside the Old Curiosity Shop, as immortalised by Charles Dickens, in Portsmouth Street, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images) Photo: The News archive
6. Portsmouth in the 1950's
12th October 1955: The Russian cruiser 'Sverdlov' at the quayside in Portsmouth during a five day courtesy visit. The 'Sverdlov' is reputed to have been spied on by the British agent and frogman Lionel 'Buster' Crabb who later disappeared in mysterious circumstances after allegedly spying on another Russian ship. (Photo by L. Blandford/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images) Photo: The News archive
7. Portsmouth in the 1950's
13th June 1953: Rose Lamb (left) and Betty Brickwood share an umbrella with Victor Kapovitch (2nd left) and Vladimir Michicovitch of the Russian Navy, in Portsmouth for the Coronation Naval Review. (Photo by George W. Hales/Fox Photos/Getty Images) Photo: The News archive
8. Portsmouth in the 1950's
17th September 1955: Arsenal striker Tommy Lawton competes for the ball with Portsmouth goal keeper, Uprichard, at Highbury. (Photo by Reg Birkett/Keystone/Getty Images) Photo: The News archive