An Indian-American man who took part in the sacred run for Earth and Life at The Mountbatten Centre on August 7 1990. The News PP3633placeholder image
An Indian-American man who took part in the sacred run for Earth and Life at The Mountbatten Centre on August 7 1990. The News PP3633

29 brilliant photos that will take you back 1990 in Portsmouth when there was a special visitor

By Steve Deeks
Published 18th May 2020, 17:16 GMT
Updated 24th Dec 2025, 15:54 GMT

People may remember 1990 for Paul Gascoigne’s tears at the Italy World Cup, but what do you remember about what happened in Portsmouth that year?

As our collection of photos below show, the city enjoyed a visit from Princess Diana to start the decade. Crowds gathered to welcome back sailors on HMS Gloucester and the old brewery in Queen Street was demolished.

Enjoy a glimpse into what the city was like in 1990. What are your memories of 1990 in Portsmouth?

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The exterior of Portsmouth's Tricorn in 1990. The News PP5238

9. Portsmouth in 1990

The exterior of Portsmouth's Tricorn in 1990. The News PP5238 Photo: The News archive

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Portsmouth poll tax demo in April 1990. The News PP168

10. Portsmouth in 1990

Portsmouth poll tax demo in April 1990. The News PP168 Photo: The News archive

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