The construction and life of Portsmouth’s Cascades in 25 historic photos

Cascades shopping centre turns 30 later this month and we’ve taken a trip down memory lane.

Here are some of the best photos from the centre’s history - including its construction between 1987 and 1989, and its grand opening three decades ago this month.

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Portsmouth Cascades
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An early design of Portsmouth Cascades
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Early construction work on Portsmouth Cascades
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Construction of Portsmouth Cascades in January 1988
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Scaffolding in Portsmouth Cascades in January 1988
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Scaffolding on Portsmouth Cascades in January 1988
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Portsmouth Cascades in September 1989
Royal Marines guard of honour at Portsmouth Cascades official opening in September 1989placeholder image
Royal Marines guard of honour at Portsmouth Cascades official opening in September 1989
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Opening of Portsmouth Cascades in September 1989
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Portsmouth Cascades in September 1989
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Portsmouth Cascades in September 1989
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Portsmouth Cascades in September 1989
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