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.
33. Portsmouth in the 1970s
Denis Walters of Southsea delivering bread on his tricycle barrow in 1970. The News PP2063 Photo: The News archive
34. 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
35. Portsmouth in the 1970s
t's the early 1970s and the new M275 is approaching Mile End, Portsmouth. Picture: Tony Triggs | Other 3rd Party Photo: Picture: Tony Triggs | via Bob Hind
36. Portsmouth in the 1970s
1970s/1980s approx - How does the saying go, you wait for one bus and then several arrive? These double-decker buses were pictured arriving at South Parade Pier. Photo: The News archive