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.
29. Portsmouth in the 2000s
Much of Southsea has been completely transformed thanks to new sea defences and a brand new promenade. This includes the work to create the Theatre of the Sea in front of Southsea Castle - with special machinery is used to create a vacuum seal to lift and manoeuvre slabs into place Photo: Kelly Brown
30. Portsmouth in the 2000s
The Red Arrows flay past over Southsea Common on June 5, 2019 for the D-Day 75 commemorations. Photo: MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images Photo: Photo: MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images
31. Portsmouth in the 2000s
Covid pandemic: Commercial Road looked eerily empty with Primark among the closed shops and only one person visible on the street as the pandemic gripped Portsmouth. Photo: Habibur Rahman
32. Portsmouth in the 2000s
FA Cup winners Pompey Parade 2008: Massive crowds welcomed the Pompey players as they arrived at Southsea Common. Picture: Malcolm Wells 082236-5621 Photo: The News archive