An aerial view over Portsmouth Dockyard. A magnificent view over the dockyard to the chalk pits of Portsdown Hill. The great Rope House can be seen lined out.placeholder image
An aerial view over Portsmouth Dockyard. A magnificent view over the dockyard to the chalk pits of Portsdown Hill. The great Rope House can be seen lined out.

13 stunning aerial pictures of Portsmouth that will take you back to bygone years

By Steve Deeks
Published 20th Jul 2023, 06:00 GMT

Portsmouth has seen many changes over the years.

These stunning pictures from days gone by show many areas of the city. Do you recognise any of the places?

Here are 13 great aerial pictures of Portsmouth that will take you back.

An aerial view of HMS Vernon, Portsmouth on October 5, 1981

9. HMS Vernon

An aerial view of HMS Vernon, Portsmouth on October 5, 1981 Photo: -

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28th August 1970: An aerial view of an open air rock concert on the Isle of Wight. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

10. Open air rock concert

28th August 1970: An aerial view of an open air rock concert on the Isle of Wight. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images) Photo: -

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1 February 1969, Kingston Prison Portsmouth. Aerial view taken by an Evening News staff photographer.

11. Kingston Prison

1 February 1969, Kingston Prison Portsmouth. Aerial view taken by an Evening News staff photographer. Photo: -

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An aerial view of Clarence Pier taken before the war.

12. Pre-war Clarence Pier

An aerial view of Clarence Pier taken before the war. Photo: -

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