An aerial view over Portsmouth Dockyard. A magnificent view over the dockyard to the chalk pits of Portsdown Hill. The great Rope House can be seen lined out.placeholder image
An aerial view over Portsmouth Dockyard. A magnificent view over the dockyard to the chalk pits of Portsdown Hill. The great Rope House can be seen lined out.

13 stunning aerial pictures of Portsmouth that will take you back to bygone years

By Steve Deeks
Published 20th Jul 2023, 06:00 GMT

Portsmouth has seen many changes over the years.

These stunning pictures from days gone by show many areas of the city. Do you recognise any of the places?

Here are 13 great aerial pictures of Portsmouth that will take you back.

An aerial shot of Southsea seafront with the city stretching out behind it. Picture: Paul Costen

5. Southsea seafront

An aerial shot of Southsea seafront with the city stretching out behind it. Picture: Paul Costen Photo: -

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The city centre in the early 1960s with Charlotte Street on the left.

6. Portsmouth city centre

The city centre in the early 1960s with Charlotte Street on the left. Photo: -

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An aerial view of South Parade Pier fire in 1975

7. South Parade Pier fire in 1975

An aerial view of South Parade Pier fire in 1975 Photo: -

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An old aerial of the Eastern Road, showing flats and houses. Undated

8. Eastern Road

An old aerial of the Eastern Road, showing flats and houses. Undated Photo: -

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