Gunwharf Quays was officially opened in February 2001, with the Spinnaker Tower not far behind it, transforming the former HMS Vernon site into the leisure destination we know and love today.
Much-loved buildings such as Eastney Swimming Pool, Victoria Swimming Baths and The News Centre have also been demolished – and much of our city centre has changed with the loss of many high street brands and the much-lamented food court in the Cascades.
Southsea has seen a lot of change as a result of the new sea defences and promenade which has been created – with work still ongoing!
Portsmouth FC also celebrated an FA Cup victory, and the covid pandemic sent our city into lockdown.
5. Portsmouth in the 2000s
Portsmouth played host to the D-Day 75 commemorations in 2019, followed by D-Day 80 in 2024. Pictured here in 2019 is, from left, Emmanuel Macron, Theresa May, the then Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth II and Donald Trump at the D-Day 75 National Commemorative Event on Southsea Common. Photo: Chris Moorhouse (050619-11)
6. Portsmouth in the 2000s
Demolition of the iconic Portsmouth News Centre in Hilsea began in late January 2024 with the frontage flattened to make way for a new bus depot. However construction work on it has not yet started. Photo: Marcin Jedrysiak
7. Portsmouth in the 2000s
South Parade Pier: Eerie pictures of Portsmouth from the Easter weekend after the first covid lockdown of 2020. Picture: Solent Sky Services Photo: Solent Sky Services
8. Portsmouth in the 2000s
Thousands of Pompey fans lined the streets of Portsmouth to watch, Portsmouth Football Club winners of the FA Cup 2008, parade the FA Cup through the streets. Picture: Allan Hutchings 082212-351 Photo: The News archive