In this selection you will see Fratton Park’s Fratton End having some alterations, the old Southsea Police Station The Fuzz and Firkin pub, in Albert Road, as it was back then, Prince Charles was visiting and there was an impressive firework display above South Parade Pier to mark Pier Day.
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5. Memories from Portsmouth in 1996
A sailor gives his partner a big kiss after the return of HMS Invincible in January 1996 PP696 Photo: The News archive
6. Memories from Portsmouth in 1996
Andy Davies-Macleod, the landlord of the Fuzz and Firkin, is 'nicked' by Simon Millard, the bar supervisor durin ghte fun at the opening of the new pub, formerly Southsea Police Station in Albert Road, Southsea in February 1996 PP1513 Photo: The News archive
7. Memories from Portsmouth in 1996
Prince Charles on a local visit in 1996. img1886 Photo: The News archive
8. Memories from Portsmouth in 1996
Royal Marines Museum Maintenance staff (clockwise) Chris Roser, Bill Samways and Jim Tann, place the large stones from the Falkland Islands, to form part of the outdoor memorial to the Royal Marines. 26th january 1996. Picture: Pete Langdown Photo: The News archive