As our collection of photos below show, the city enjoyed a visit from Princess Diana to start the decade. Crowds gathered to welcome back sailors on HMS Gloucester and the old brewery in Queen Street was demolished.
Enjoy a glimpse into what the city was like in 1990. What are your memories of 1990 in Portsmouth?
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5. Portsmouth in 1990
Wykeham House School infants with Fireman Sam in June 1990. Photo: The News archive
6. Portsmouth in 1990
Diana visiting the Eastney Community Centre in October 1990. Picture: The News PP185 Photo: The News archive
7. Portsmouth in 1990
Fratton Park fences in March 1990. The News PP410 Photo: The News archive
8. Portsmouth in 1990
Poll tax demonstration from Portsmouth Polytechnic outside the city magistrates' court in October 1990. The News PP1082 Photo: The News archive