With this evolution we have had to say goodbye to many favourites from shops to nightclubs and even the Tricorn.
We’ve also seen landmarks like the Southsea Common dinosaur come and go.
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So we decided to pull together a list of things you can no longer do in Portsmouth.
Make sure to click through the full gallery! Let us know which you miss the most!
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. Time and Envy
You can no longer go for a night out at Time and Envy Photo: Michael Scaddan
. Go for a night out at Joanna's
It was the best-known nightclub in Southsea and was dubbed the 'Royal Naval School of Dancing'. It shut down over a decade ago and since burned down. Photo: Paul Jacobs
. See the Southsea dinosaur
It only called Southsea Common home for a brief time before it burned down but has lived on long in our memories. Photo: Malcolm Wells
. Eat at the Cascades food court
While the shopping centre is still going strong, you can no longer dine out at its once famous food court. Photo: Jonathan Brady
. Trips to Tiger Tiger
Can you remember nights at Tiger Tiger? It was one of the most popular night spots over the years. However it shut down in 2019 and was replaced with Eden. Photo: Michael Scaddan
. Get party supplies from U-Need-Us
This one still hurts - sadly this much-loved city centre shop closed in March 2019 Photo: Chris Moorhouse
. Go shopping at Knight & Lee
This legendary department has now sadly closed after over a hundred years of trading and we are all going to miss it. Photo: habibur rahman
. Catch a band at Eastney cellars
Once a hot spot for music, comedy and theatrical shows, it sadly shut down in 2015. Photo: Allan Hutchings
. Have a meal at Water Margin
The Water Margin Chinese restaurant was a popular spot at Gunwharf Quays back in the day. Photo: Michael Scaddan
. Watch Pompey play under the famous floodlights
The floodlight pylons had been an iconic part of Fratton Park for 57 years but they were taken down at the end of the season. Photo: Colin Farmery / Portsmouth FC
. Spend hours in Toys R Us
One of the highlights of childhood was taking a trip to Toys R Us to search for your next beloved toy. Sadly it went into administration and shut. Photo: Sarah Standing
. Stand on the terraces at Fratton Park
If you went to watch Pompey before 1996 you will remember standing on the terraces, however seats were installed ahead of the 1996/97 season. Photo: Adam Davy
. Get a pick and mix from Woolworths
Who didn't love loading up on sweets on your trip to Woolies as a kid?! Photo: Paul Jacobs
5. Get party supplies from U-Need-Us
This one still hurts - sadly this much-loved city centre shop closed in March 2019 Photo: Chris Moorhouse
6. Go shopping at Knight & Lee
This legendary department has now sadly closed after over a hundred years of trading and we are all going to miss it. Photo: habibur rahman
7. Catch a band at Eastney cellars
Once a hot spot for music, comedy and theatrical shows, it sadly shut down in 2015. Photo: Allan Hutchings
8. Have a meal at Water Margin
The Water Margin Chinese restaurant was a popular spot at Gunwharf Quays back in the day. Photo: Michael Scaddan