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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25. Portsmouth in 1990
Portsea Venture playground for the children of Aylward Street, Portsmouth in September 1990. The News PP4420 Photo: The News archive

26. Portsmouth in 1990
People give a wave to the returning sailors aboard HMS Gloucester in August 1990. The News PP4764 Photo: The News archive

27. Portsmouth in 1990
Employees of St Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth, are proud of the new Prostatic microwave machine, 1990. The News PP5080 Photo: The News archive

28. Portsmouth in 1990
Bollards restricting market traders at the Tricorn, Portsmouth 1990. The News PP5239 Photo: The News archive