29 wonderful photos taking you back to Portsmouth in 1990

People may remember 1990 for Paul Gascoigne’s tears at the Italy World Cup, but what do you remember about what happened in Portsmouth that year?

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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