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.

Excavation in Old Portsmouth in May 1988

17. Old Portsmouth

Excavation in Old Portsmouth in May 1988 Photo: -

Old Portsmouth in July 1975

18. Old Portsmouth

Old Portsmouth in July 1975 Photo: -