We decided to dig back through The News’s archives to find our best retro photos to capture life on the Common over the decades. You can see the pictures here.
5. Southsea Common over the years
Vehicles parked on Southsea Common in years gone by. Photo: The News archive
6. Southsea Common over the years
Crowds of people flock to Southsea Common over the bank holiday weekend in May 1992 Photo: The News archive
8. Southsea Common over the years
Russians lay a wreath at the navy war memorial in Southsea Common in July 1990. Photo: The News archive
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