Prince Charles was here taking a look over HMS Mary Rose, HRH Queen Elizabeth was on a walkabout in Guildhall Square, the Queen Mother was visiting HMS Ark Royal and Princess Diana was in Fratton opening a community building and visiting the Sea Life Centre on the seafront.
In this selection you will also see police on the pitch at Fratton Park, a drilling rig in Portsmouth harbour, the old playground in the centre of Leigh Park, the ARC Cinema in Commercial Road showing Back to the Future and Teen Wolf and the Odeon Cinema on London Road, North End showing Labyrinth, Big Trouble in Little China and Critters that will take you back!
13. Memories of Portsmouth and Southsea back in 1986
Diana during her visit to open the Fratton Community Association Community Centre Sports Hall in April 1986. The News PP177 Photo: The News archive
14. Memories of Portsmouth and Southsea back in 1986
HMS Intrepid at Navy Days August 1986. The News PP939 Photo: The News archive
15. Memories of Portsmouth and Southsea back in 1986
Co-operative House, the department store in Fratton Road, in June 1986. The News PP408 Photo: The News archive
16. Memories of Portsmouth and Southsea back in 1986
Diana's visit to the Sealife Centre, Southsea, in April 198. The News PP182 Photo: The News archive