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.
41. Portsmouth in the 1970s - Silver Jubilee 1977
Inside Southsea Castle - Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee visit to Portsmouth in 1977 Picture: The News Portsmouth Photo: The News archive
42. Portsmouth in the 1970s
Victoria Park in Portsmouth pictured on May 1970. The News 3693-1 Photo: The News archive
43. Portsmouth in the 1970s - Silver Jubilee 1977 Portsmouth
The crowds greet Queen Elizabeth outside Southsea Castle on her Silver Jubilee visit to Portsmouth in 1977 Picture: The News Portsmouth Photo: The News archive
44. The Tricorn over the years
Aerial photo of Portsmouth showing the Tricorn in 1969. The News 692287-1 Photo: The News archive