Crowds wander through Gunwharf Quays during the official opening on February 28, 2001. Picture: Luke MacGregor 011979-3_Gunwharfplaceholder image
Crowds wander through Gunwharf Quays during the official opening on February 28, 2001. Picture: Luke MacGregor 011979-3_Gunwharf

13 photos that show what Portsmouth looked like in 2001

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Senior Reporter

Published 14th Oct 2021, 15:47 BST
Updated 9th Apr 2022, 17:57 BST

IT is hard to believe but the year 2001 took place two decades ago.

We decided to dive into The News archives – as well as photos provided by Steve Spurgin to see what Portsmouth looked like 20 years ago.

From events down at the bandstand in Southsea, to the opening of Gunwharf Quays and more.

MORE: 21 photos capture what life looked like in Southsea in the 00s, 8 photos to take you back to Portsmouth in 1999

You can see all the photos in our gallery below.

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Portsmouth in 2001. Picture: Steve Spurgin

1. Portsmouth in 2001

Portsmouth in 2001. Picture: Steve Spurgin Photo: Steve Spurgin

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Commercial Road in 2001.

2. Portsmouth in 2001

Commercial Road in 2001. Photo: Michael Scaddan

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The 2001 Great South Run begins.

3. Portsmouth in 2001

The 2001 Great South Run begins. Photo: Ian Hargreaves

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Portsmouth in 2001. Picture: Steve Spurgin

4. Portsmouth in 2001

Portsmouth in 2001. Picture: Steve Spurgin Photo: Steve Spurgin

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