18 amazing retro photos showing Portsmouth life in '80s and '90s

By Steve Deeks

Published 11th Dec 2025, 09:53 BST

Today we have had a look back through the archives to find out what life was like in Old Portsmouth in the ‘80s and ‘90s.

Check out how Portsmouth’s seafront has changed over the last couple of decades.

The American Bar in Old Portsmouth, March 1996

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The American Bar in Old Portsmouth, March 1996 Photo: -

The water at Old Portsmouth in June 1972

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The water at Old Portsmouth in June 1972 Photo: -

Tower House in Old Portsmouth

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Tower House in Old Portsmouth Photo: -

Broad Street in March 1996

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Broad Street in March 1996 Photo: -