In this selection you will see a packed Southsea beach at the turn of the millennium as well as an Old Portsmouth aerial before BAR HQ was built.
There is also a train derailment at Fratton, a giant inflatable woman sitting on a seafront bar roof and Gunwharf Quays at the beginning of the build that’s quite interesting, especially the scale of the work that can be seen clearly in the aerial image.
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5. Memories of Portsmouth in 1999
In 1999 a train derailment at Fratton. Were you one of the workers who assisted with this incident at the time? Photo: The News archive
6. Memories of Portsmouth in 1999
Aerial shot of Gunwharf Quays taking shape in August 1999. Photo: The News archive
7. Memories of Portsmouth in 1999
A giant balloon in the shape of a woman, sits on the roof above Bar Bluu in South Parade in 1999. Picture: Courtesy of Doreen Gallacher. If anyone can remember the reason for her being there please let us know. Photo: The News archive
8. Memories of Portsmouth in 1999
The Ark Royal in dock in Portsmouth Harbour on 5 May 1999. Picture: The News Portsmouth 992140 Photo: The News archive