Portsmouth's most colourful street | Nostalgia

Queen Street, Portsea, has a rich and vibrant history thanks to its proximity to the naval base.
By Chris Owen
Published 14th Jul 2020, 14:05 BST
Updated 14th Jul 2020, 16:46 BST
Queen Street, December 1994.Queen Street, December 1994.
Queen Street, December 1994.

Dozens of pubs, breweries, naval outfitters and an old cinema have all added to the atmosphere in what many believe is Portsmouth’s most colourful street.

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The Queen's cinema in Queen Street, Portsea, August 1979.The Queen's cinema in Queen Street, Portsea, August 1979.
The Queen's cinema in Queen Street, Portsea, August 1979.
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