In the 1950s, 60s and 70s there was a lot going on, with iconic buildings such as the Tricorn being created, community events and the Queen’s Silver Jubilee celebrations in Portsmouth in 1977 when Queen Elizabeth II and and Prince Philip.
Thousands of people gathered to meet the royal couple at Southsea Common, Southsea Castle, Commercial Road, Old Portsmouth and Guildhall Square where a marching band also played.
1. Portsmouth in the 1950's
All Southsea girls who entered the Marilyn Monroe competition alongside South Parade Pier in a summer of the late 1950's. Photo: The News archive
2. Portsmouth in the 1950's
Empire Youth Sunday, May 21, 1950, beside HMS Victory Photo: The News archive
3. Portsmouth in the 1950's
Sixteen-year-old Patrick Daley, left, his late brother Denis and their mother Lady Peggy Daley with Sir Winston Churchill after the dinner held in his honour in 1950 to mark him becoming a freeman of Portsmouth Photo: The News archive
