Gunwharf Quays was officially opened in February 2001, with the Spinnaker Tower not far behind it, transforming the former HMS Vernon site into the leisure destination we know and love today.
Much-loved buildings such as Eastney Swimming Pool, Victoria Swimming Baths and The News Centre have also been demolished – and much of our city centre has changed with the loss of many high street brands and the much-lamented food court in the Cascades.
Southsea has seen a lot of change as a result of the new sea defences and promenade which has been created – with work still ongoing.
Portsmouth FC also celebrated an FA Cup victory and the Covid pandemic sent the city into lockdown.
21. Portsmouth 2000s
Longest serving employee Sandra Tilke (48) turns the key for the very last time at C & A in Commercial Road Portsmouth Photo: Malcolm Wells
22. Portsmouth 2000s
A DESERTED COMMERCIAL ROAD IN PORTSMOUTH ON CHRISTMAS DAY MORNING ! - Photo: Malcolm Wells
23. Portsmouth 2000s
Workman runs away from the 25ft water jet in Commercial Road Portsmouth. Workmen were attempting to clean the fountain from foam when the hydrant failed causing the water jet which flooded the precinct. Photo: Allan Hutchings
24. Portsmouth in the 2000s
Dan Sherbourne, from Cowplain, who was due to turn 10 years old on October 10th 2010 at 10pm, with a copy of The News from his birthday in 2000. Photo: Steve Reid