The American Bar in Old Portsmouth, March 1996

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Glorious retro photos of Portsmouth back in the '80s and '90s

By Steve Deeks

Published 22nd Dec 2025, 12:48 BST

Updated 25th Apr 2026, 16:38 BST

Take a trip back to see what life was like in Portsmouth in the ‘80s and ‘90s.

Check out how Portsmouth’s seafront has changed over the last couple of decades.

Old Portsmouth in July 1975

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Old Portsmouth in July 1975 Photo: -

Broad Street in Old Portsmouth in March 1999

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Broad Street in Old Portsmouth in March 1999 Photo: -

Views of Camber Dock

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Views of Camber Dock Photo: -

Spice Island Inn in January 1995

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Spice Island Inn in January 1995 Photo: -