20 rarely-seen photos from Portsmouth Guildhall's history
By Kieran Davey
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 14th Oct 2019, 18:02 GMT
Portsmouth Guildhall has been one of the city’s greatest landmarks for decades.
From grass steps to royal visits, there’s been a lot of history at the iconic venue. We’ve had a look back through the archives at some of our favourite photos.
The scene in the Guildhall Square where hundreds of Portsmouth schoolchildren enjoyed their annual carol service in December 1983.
The Guildhall being reopened in June 1959
Portsmouth Guildhall in October 1992
Portsmouth Guildhall grassy steps in 1996
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Portsmouth Guildhall in December 1976
The grassy steps of Portsmouth Guildhall in 1996.
New city manager Nick Gurney overlooks Guildhall Square on one of his first days in the civic offices in November 1993
