Popular shops have come and gone, businesses that were once iconic are no longer with us.
We have pulled together a fantastic gallery capturing what Commercial Road looked like in halcyon days.
It features photos from the 1970s and 1980s.
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There are some great views up and down the road. Perhaps you are in one of the images?
9. Commercial Road from the past
The west side of Commercial Road. Photo: The News archive
10. Commercial Road from the past
Tidal flow lights along Commercial Road In 1970 two-way tidal flow traffic light was introduced to great success. The Air Balloon pub on the right. Photo: The News archive. Photo: The News archive
11. Commercial Road from the past
All Saints' Church, Commercial Road, Portsmouth, taken from the old ABC Cinema opposite in 1970. Photo: The News archive
12. Commercial Road from the past
Northern end of Commercial Road circa 1970 How the city once looked before the motorways took over. The northern end of Commercial Road circa 1970. Photo: Mick Cooper collection. Photo: The News archive