Also in this selection you will see a fire at The Tricorn, a couple of images of the aftermath of The Great Storm of 1987, the Fasnet Race, The Mary Rose in its cradle being brought ashore in 1982 and HMS Hermes returning from the Falklands and two royal visits.
MORE RETRO: 27 fantastic old images of a Royal Navy Minesweeper crew, 9 amazing old images of Portsmouth vans and their livery
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1. Portsmouth in the 1980s
Tricorn fire December 1989. The News PP366 Photo: The News archive
2. Portsmouth in the 1980s
The Pyramids under construction in December 1987. The News PP3973 Photo: The News archive
3. Portsmouth in the 1980s
The Great Storm A smashed telephone box on its side in Copnor Road, Portsmouth 6934-2 The Great Storm -Uprooted telephone box in Copnor Road Photo: The News archive
4. Portsmouth in the 1980s
Albert Road Portsmouth around 1984. Picture: The News 2698-1 Photo: The News archive