The glorious transformation of Portsmouth in the 1950s, 60s and 70s

Post-war Portsmouth saw a real transformation with new housing and buildings constructed in the wake of the Portsmouth Blitz which saw much of the city destroyed.

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.

9. Portsmouth in the 1960's

Early days for the Southsea model village with a Tudor style house pictured around 1960. Photo: The News archive

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10. Portsmouth in the 1960's

Dwight "Ike" Eisenhower revisiting the Portsmouth on August 6, 1963 as part of a nostalgic return to the area where he planned the D-Day landings 19 years earlier Picture: The News Photo: The News archive