But sadly some of these wonders have been through the decades.
From a windmill in Southsea, to the city’s own trolleybus service and even an airport.
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We took a dive into our archives to find photos of 11 of Portsmouth’s lost wonders.
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5. Trolley Bus
Do you remember the trolleybus in Portsmouth? Did you ever take a journey on one? Photo: Barry Cox collection
6. Charlotte Street Market
Can you remember the old Charlotte Street Market? It attracted thousands of visitors in its heyday. Photo: -
7. Portsmouth Greyhound Stadium
Did you ever spend a night down at the Portsmouth greyhound stadium? Photo: MICHAEL SCADDAN
8. Tricorn Centre
The iconic Tricorn was built in the mid-1960s and was demolished in 2004. What are your memories of it? Photo: -