Also in this selection you will see a fire at The Tricorn, a couple of images of the aftermath of The Great Storm of 1987, the Fasnet Race, The Mary Rose in its cradle being brought ashore in 1982 and HMS Hermes returning from the Falklands and two royal visits.
MORE RETRO: 27 fantastic old images of a Royal Navy Minesweeper crew, 9 amazing old images of Portsmouth vans and their livery
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The majority of images are available to purchase should you wish to do so at: Portsmouth.co.uk scroll right to the bottom of the homepage and chose ‘Buy Photo’, or call Photosales on: 0330 403 0033 or Email: [email protected]
5. Portsmouth in the 1980s
The Mary Rose in its cradle being brought ashore by a barge in October 1982. The News PP3741 Photo: The News archive
6. Portsmouth in the 1980s
The ABC cinema in Commercial Road, in February 1986. The News PP1159 Photo: The News archive
7. Portsmouth in the 1980s
H.M. The Queens visit to Portsmouth. Links Memorial unveiling 1980. Photo: The News archive
8. Portsmouth in the 1980s
Ambulance parked outside of Portsmouth's QA Hospital on September 1, 1986 PP3967 Photo: The News archive