Fareham transformed by 1980s' roadbuilding | Nostalgia

Yes, Fareham changed dramatically in the ’80s.

It was the decade when the Ford Cortina was popular, Superman and Return of the Jedi were showing at the Embassy, people loved Gremlins and we all had a Sony Walkman.

Building of the Delme roundabout flyover, showing the giant piledriver in position and the route the road would take in November 1983. The News PP987placeholder image
Building of the Delme roundabout flyover, showing the giant piledriver in position and the route the road would take in November 1983. The News PP987

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Embassy Cinema, West Street, Fareham, 1983. The News 2455-1placeholder image
Embassy Cinema, West Street, Fareham, 1983. The News 2455-1

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