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.
Last week we had a look back at Portsmouth in 1980 and today we continue our series with a glimpse into what the city was like in 1990.
What are your memories of 1990 in Portsmouth?
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1. Portsmouth in 1990
Teenagers learning to juggle outside the Portsmouth Guildhall on August 28 1990. The News PP3662
Photo: The News archive
2. Portsmouth in 1990
Guy Whittingham playing for Pompey against Sheffield United in 1990. The News 6956-3
Photo: The News archive
3. Portsmouth in 1990
Wykeham House School infants with Fireman Sam in June 1990.
Photo: The News archive
4. Portsmouth in 1990
HMS Gloucester passing the Round Tower as it leaves Portsmouth Harbour in 1990. The News PP4765
Photo: The News archive