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.
37. Portsmouth in the 1970s - Silver Jubilee 1977
Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee visit to Portsmouth in 1977 where she was greeted by the crowds in Guildhall Square Picture: The News Portsmouth Photo: The News archive
38. Portsmouth in the 1970s
Taken during the war for 'Battleship Week'. A mock-up wooden warship in Guildhall Square. Photo: The News archive
39. Portsmouth in the 1970s - Silver Jubilee 1977
A packed Guildhall Square - Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee visit to Portsmouth in 1977 Picture: The News Portsmouth Photo: The News archive
40. Portsmouth in the 1970s
A Spitfire is on display outside Portsmouth Guildhall on January 12, 1970. The News PP4163 Photo: The News archive