The Queen made a royal visit to the city, and the A3(M) had just opened for the first time after construction finished.
See what it was like to live in Portsmouth in 1980 and what happened in that year.
All of these photos are from The News’ archives – what are your memories of Portsmouth in 1980?
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17. Life in Portsmouth in 1980
The Queen and Prince Philip are presented with paintings during their visit to Portsmouth in 1980. The News PP5127 Photo: The News archive
18. Life in Portsmouth in 1980
Portsmouth Harbour Station in May 1980. The News PP5101 Photo: The News archive
19. Life in Portsmouth in 1980
Still & West on Old Portsmouth's front in 1980. The News PP5032 Photo: The News archive
20. Life in Portsmouth in 1980
The Queen was given so many posies that a policewoman was needed to help carry them to the royal car, 1980. The News PP5126 Photo: The News archive