In this selection you will see Southsea Model Village damage after vandals had struck in 1980, the Taswell Arms when it was still a pub in 1981, Southsea beach absolutely packed in 1982 and the Round the World Race yachts off the seafront in 1981.
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1. Southsea memories from the 80's
Crowds flock to Southsea beach to take advantage of the sun in July, 1982. The News PP5179 Photo: The News archive

2. Southsea memories from the 80's
The yachts for the Round the World race pictured waiting off Southsea before the race, 1981. The News PP4546 Photo: The News archive

3. Southsea memories from the 80's
New Theatre Royal, Southsea, July 1983. Picture: The News Portsmouth Photo: The News archive

4. Southsea memories from the 80's
The flowers beside the D-Day memorial in Southsea, July 1982. The News PP5177 Photo: The News archive