Here we look back at these 29 aerial images of the city and its surrounding towns and villages taken in 1998 showing – among other things – Portsmouth’s Greyhound Stadium in Tipner and the site where the new fire station is being built in Cosham. You can also be reminded of Southsea seafront looked like before the on-going work on the sea defences began.

1. Tipner
An aerial view of Tipner - including the old Greyhound Racing Track - in 1998. Photo: Contributed

2. Southsea
Aerial view of the Southsea coastline - including Southsea Castle - in 1998. Photo: Contributed

3. Portsmouth Ferry Port
An aerial view of Portsmouth Ferry Port in 1998. Photo: Contributed

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