Portsmouth in 1989 - picture special | Nostalgia

For many readers 1989 probably feels as if it were only 10 minutes away - not 32 years.

The Tricorn, the development of the North Harbour area and a pool for Paulsgrove, all feel just like yesterday. To see the whole 1989 collection click here and head for the Retro tab.

Remember these big old things? A jukebox in an unidentified Portsmouth Pub in August 1989. Picture: The News PP3663placeholder image
Remember these big old things? A jukebox in an unidentified Portsmouth Pub in August 1989. Picture: The News PP3663

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