"So much has changed in Gosport in 50 years" - see 25 wonderful photos from 1970s

By Steve Deeks

Published 21st Jul 2020, 16:30 BST

Updated 2nd Sep 2024, 14:22 BST

It was the decade that saw The Beatles break up, the mobile phone invented and environmentalism come to the fore.

It seems like a long time ago and a lot has changed in Gosport over the last 50 years, as these photos show.

What are your memories of Gosport in the 1970s?

MORE RETRO PHOTOS: Portsmouth during the Blitz | Portsmouth power station | Whale Island

The News is more reliant than ever on you taking out a digital subscription to support our journalism. You can subscribe here for unlimited access to Portsmouth news and information online.

Christmas shoppers at Gosport shopping centre in December 1974. The News PP4769

1. Gosport in the 1970's

Christmas shoppers at Gosport shopping centre in December 1974. The News PP4769 Photo: The News archive

A view of Gosport Harbour fropm Tower flats in May 1975. The News PP3283

2. Gosport in the 1970's

A view of Gosport Harbour fropm Tower flats in May 1975. The News PP3283 Photo: The News archive

The Seaward tower, Trinity Green, Gosport in 1979. The News PP4788

3. Gosport in the 1970's

The Seaward tower, Trinity Green, Gosport in 1979. The News PP4788 Photo: Te News archive

Pedestrians enjoying a stroll down the High Street at Lee-on-the-Solent, Gosport in August 1974. The News PP3304

4. Gosport in the 1970's

Pedestrians enjoying a stroll down the High Street at Lee-on-the-Solent, Gosport in August 1974. The News PP3304 Photo: The News archive

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.