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An aerial view of the bus station in The Hard, Portsmouth on June 8 1979. The News PP3960

16 wonderful images of how things were in Portsmouth 1979

I can't believe this £2.5m home is still on the market

This property is in a sought after area and has close links to the M275 and public transport.

Drayton home with Langstone views for £600,000

A service to commemorate Trafalgar Day and the life of Admiral Lord Nelson took place on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Nelson Monument on Portsdown Hill.

Trafalgar Day remembrance ceremony held at Nelson Monument - pictures

The annual Trafalgar Day service will be taking place at the Nelson Monument along Portsdown Hill on Monday. Pictured is last year's service.

Ceremony at Nelson monument honouring Battle of Trafalgar - when

5 bed detached house for sale in Portsdown Hill Road, Portsmouth PO6, for £2,500,000. Photo credit: Zoopla

£2.5m Portsdown Hill home remains on market almost four years later - see inside

2005. Members of the 2nd Guards Rifle Division of The Soviet Red Army 1941-45 - ' The Great Patriotic War ' join in the re-enactments at Fort Nelson. Picture: Malcolm Wells 051491-66

Wonderful re-enactments pictures taking you back to life at Fort Nelson

Cyclist, 16, seriously injured in crash dies in hospital

Looking north up High Street, Cosham from Albert Road junction. This part has since been pedestrianised. Picture: Barry Cox collection

12 scintillating and utterly fantastic picture memories of Cosham in Portsmouth

Pitt Street Community Kitchen at 315 Commercial Road, Portsmouth was rated five on November 28.

Free fun summer activities for Portsmouth children

A whole host of summer activities have been planned at Fort Nelson in Portsdown Hill for the summer holidays. Picture: Matt Scott-Joynt

Fun-filled activities planned at Fort Nelson during school holidays

Progress to build the new Type 31 frigate HMS Active is continuing at rapid pace, with two major blocks being lifted and turned before being put together. Pictured is the crew looking at HMS Active in January 2024. Picture: Getty Images

Construction of new and advanced warship takes step forward

Stunning view of Portsmouth from Portsdown Hill

WATCH: Stunning view of Portsmouth which is away from the crowds

St Peter and St Paul Church, Wymering near Cosham

12 fascinating photos from Wymering's past you will adore

Preparations for the D-Day 80 Commemorations begins on Southsea Common

How Portsmouth will mark D-Day 80 - full list

Wonderful bank holiday and half term things to do in Portsmouth

This half term, there are some great ideas to keep the whole family entertained in the Portsmouth area.

Joe Buncle

The Osborne View pub in Hill Head. Picture: Sarah Standing

What's next for beloved pub destroyed by fire

Portsdown Hill from London Road, Cosham. Pictire: Paul Costen collection

37 stunning throwback photos of Portsdown Hill over the years

Road roller traction engine at Fareham Creek in 1905.

12 stunning throwback photos of Fareham Creek in all its glory

Traffic on the A27 in the Portchester and Fareham area. One lane is shut due to the Cams Hill bus project.

Residents aghast at bus lane project which continues to cause problems

Royal Navy cyber specialists, based on Portsdown Hill in Portsmouth, fended off "aggressive" hacking attempts

Royal Navy cyber security fend off "aggressive" hacking attempts

Brother and sister Ben and Sally at The Osborne View pub the day after it was destroyed in a huge fire.

Local people share fond memories of pub destroyed in fire

Tributes to "warrior" baby on birthday with balloon release

Clarence parade Pier Fairground and Ferris wheel. Picture: The News Archive

15 scorching images of fun at the fair from Portsmouth's past

HMS Venturer, one of the Royal Navy's new Type 31 frigates, being raised on jacks at Rosyth in Scotland. Picture: Royal Navy.

Vital bridge system for HMS Venturer constructed in Portsmouth

Parking charges may be brought in at the overflow car park opposite Fort Nelson

Car parking charges could be introduced at Fort Nelson overflow site

Taken 21st Oct 1971. Jon Pertwee pictured at Fraser Gunnery Range at Eastney where the BBC were filming Dr Who, The Sea Devils. Pictured with him L-R: Ordnance electrical mechanic Stephen Scholes from Leeds, control electrical mechanic Gerald Taylor from Wolverhampton (who were acting as extras in the filming), and David King from Chichester House, West Leigh is pictured taking a photo. Picture: The News 715097-2

17 more stunning memories of Eastney going back to 1912

We hope you’ll enjoy looking back at some more of these photos that span from 1912 to 1977.

Steve Deeks

The Spinnaker Tower is hosting its own New Years Eve party but there is plenty on offer in and around the city to suit all tastes.

New Years Eve - the best places to go

Potato crops. Picture Bruce Rollinson.

City supports food and drink producers while avoiding a vegan 'culture war'

These three cars came to grief in 1957 along Eastney Esplanade.

22 great memories of Eastney through the years

Prince Charles visiting Royal Naval Hospital in Haslar, 1982. The News PP4781

14 great memories from Portsmouth in 1982 - including visit of Prince Charles

Cliff Mandville (58) with a cartridge used by the 25 pounder guns in the firepower demonstration. Picture: Mike Cooter

In pictures: Impressive historical weaponry displayed at Fort Nelson

Andy Hornby is organising a 24 hour timelapse challenge to support Cancer Research UK. Pictured is Andy Hornby. Picture: Sam Stephenson.

Photographer to host 24 hour timelapse to raise money for charity

Eastern Road speed trials in the summer of 1936. The News PP5268

22 stunning photos charting the history of Eastern Road

The dockyard is home to HMS Warrior, HMS Victory, the remains of the Mary Rose and a whole host of the Royal Navy's history.

The ten best Portsmouth beauty spots - as chosen by residents

The super blue moon will be visible tonight. Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Everything you need to know about tonight's super blue moon

The rider was hospitalised after losing control of his vehicle.

Motorcyclist hospitalised after Portsdown Hill incident

Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Action taken to tackle ‘anti-social’ noise caused by illegal motorbikes

The Churchillian boasts some stunning views

The pub with the best views of Portsmouth

Joe Buncle tackles Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth Picture: Habibur Rahman

Watch: What it's like to cycle up Portsdown Hill

The tunnels of Fort Widley.

Fort Widley to host ghost-hunting class

Local photographer, Karl Bailey had an unexpected find at a local car boot sale, a collection of images from Portsmouth Camera Club dating back to 1978. Picture: Portsmouth Camera Club

13 pictures of Portsmouth from 1978

Here are seven scenic cycle routes in and around Portsmouth.

Seven scenic cycle routes in and around Portsmouth

Mayor Making at Portsmouth Guildhall in Portsmouth - Representatives of The Portsmouth Society receive a civic award from the new Lord Mayor Cllr Tom Coles (Picture: Vernon Nash)

Portsmouth Society plays key role in guiding development in the city

A CGI of the proposed block of sheltered housing in Southampton Road, Portsmouth. Credit: HRP Architects

Plans for sheltered housing block on main road are submitted to city council

A look inside the fort which held the key to the D-Day landings

The 21-round salute took place at midday, the exact moment the King was crowned monarch, delivered by the Garrison Artillery Volunteers (GAV) (060523-3299)

Watch big guns being fired at Fort Nelson to mark the Coronation

Road traffic incident on Portsdown Hill on Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Police update after car flips upside down following crash on Portsdown Hill

A planted bus shelter roof

Here's where 15 bus stops with insect-friendly planted roofs will be placed

On the top of Portsdown Hill sat an enormous art deco styled building known locally as Portsdown Main or ASWE

A look at the old Art Deco building which once stood on Portsdown Hill

Southsea's Parisien Hotel is set to be converted into flats

Southsea hotel is set to be converted into flats

The former Portsdown Main guard posts on Portsdown Hill are set to be converted into takeaways.

Takeaways plan for former Portsdown Main guard posts approved

The morning after the bomb dropped. I think this is Trafalgar Street with Conway Street crossing at the top of the road. Picture: The News

Nostalgia – the single bomb that killed 15 people just before Christmas 1940

Free falconry weekends, a free Easter bunny hunt and seasonal craft workshops are all on offer at Fort Nelson for families this Easter holiday.

Fort Nelson welcomes visitors over Easter for free Falconry fun

The B2177 has been closed for almost two months

Extension of drainage works angers resident

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