Retro

There are some things everyone used in the 60s and 70s, yet many people today would struggle to identify

8 things we all used in the 60s and 70s but you rarely see

Mrs Campbell teaching form LC in 1980 at Mayville High School,Portsmouth

13 nostalgic pictures of life growing up in Portsmouth

Old Portsmouth, 'Point' - Old Brickwoods Brewery 1920

13 intriguing retro photos of Portsmouth a century ago

HMS Hermes leaving Portsmouth for the Falklands in 1982

More fascinating images of world's oldest aircraft carrier HMS Hermes

Clubbers enjoy a night out at Tiger Tiger in 2009. Picture: 092674-981

36 great picture memories to relive those special Portsmouth nights out of 2009

These were some of the most popular perfumes and aftershaves of the 80s

9 of the most popular 80s perfumes and aftershaves

Pedestrians allowed to walk by. Possibly Laburnum Grove or Stubbington Avenue, a collision, but pedestrians just stroll by. Picture: Colin Hull collection.

14 iconic retro photos showing streets from Portsmouth's past

Signage at Milton Sea Lock viewpoint Gardens

Exploring the hints in history to remember the city's forgotten canal

The contents of a Quality Street tin have changed considerably over the years

11 of the most popular lost sweets from chocolate selection boxes

The now demolished Teacher Training College, Milton pre-1936

Wonderful retro pictures showing the changing face of Milton

HMS Hermes, the aircraft carrier, returns from the Falklands in 1982. The News PP4829

Glorious retro pictures of world's oldest aircraft carrier HMS Hermes

Many once-popular biscuits have been discontinued or are much harder to find in the shops today

7 forgotten biscuits we once loved

These photos show some of the ways in which school in the 60s and 70s was very different from today

15 ways school today is very different to the 60s and 70s

These are some of the most magnificent Victorian landmarks sadly lost to time in the UK

15 of the UK's most magnificent lost Victorian buildings

26 reasons you can be proud to call Portsmouth your home

HMS Dasher, Pursuer, Express, and Puncher, will be deployed to the Baltic from Portsmouth for a two-month mission.

Tiniest ships in modern Royal Navy history, pictures
Often when we think of the Royal Navy we forget about some of the smallest ships in the fleet.
Freddie Webb

These great noughties photos are sure to bring back memories

25 photos to leave you pining for the noughties, and feeling very old

The cost of many store cupboard essentials has soared in the UK since the 1970s

How the cost of your shopping basket has changed, from 1960 to today

Take a look at 71 endearing snaps of reception classes in 2022 and 2023.

71 endearing snaps of reception classes in 2022 and 2023

Buckland being developed in January 1972

20 brilliant Buckland memories taking you back to the '60s and '70s

These photos show some of the popular ways for people to spend their Sundays back in the 70s and 80s

18 nostalgic photos show how we spent our Sundays in the 70s and 80s

These photos show some of the most popularstyles and patterns of the 1970s

The patterns we all wore in the 70s

A bus driver at the wheel, wearing a checked bow tie, in around 1965

26 photos transporting you back to golden era of bus travel

There were some things almost all teenagers either had or wanted in their bedrooms back in the 60s and 70s

9 things every teenager wanted in their bedroom in the 60s and 70s

These were the faces on the floor at Tiger Tiger in 2009. Picture: 093098-3

36 happy photos from memorable Portsmouth nights out in 2009

Brockhurst Road, Gosport in November 1972. The News PP4475

Classic picture memories from 1970s Gosport you will love

Freshers enjoying their first night out in Portsmouth during Freshers Week 2023. Revellers packed out Pryzm and Astoria on Saturday, September 23.

9 fun student picture memories of Freshers Week in Portsmouth
With Freshers Week approaching we decided to look in the archives at fun pictures from a previous year.
Steve Deeks

Inside Gosport’s historic Fort Brockhurst with restored barrack room.

Inside Gosport’s historic Fort Brockhurst with restored barrack room

Clubbers in Pryzm in 2020.

13 fun clubbing pictures from reveller hotspot Pryzm in Portsmouth

These people were responsible for some of the most memorable catchphrases of the 60s and 70s

14 catchphrases you'll remember if you grew up in the 60s or 70s

These are some of the UK's shortest-lived visitor attractions, which promised so much yet ultimately failed to deliver

6 short-lived UK visitor attractions, including 90s theme park

These archive photos illustrate some of the most famous British 'values'

13 British 'values' you'll only understand if you've lived in the UK

Portsmouth 24th Beer Festival at The Guildhall in 2004, where event organiser Shep Woolley (left) is getting into the spirit with (left to right) Phil Souter, Colin Rowland, beer brewer Brian "Stumpy" Lewis from Hill Head and Bob Batchelor, on the stand of Hampshire beers. Picture: Michael Scaddan 044171-0045

37 amazing pictures from Portsmouth area beer festivals over the years

Memories of Spinnaker Tower construction

Appeal for pictures of the construction of iconic Spinnaker Tower

There are some things we all wish we'd done in the 80s but few of us actually achieved

9 things we all wish we did in the 80s but you probably didn't

The 60s and 70s were a dangerous time to be alive, for many reasons

9 of the most dangerous things we all did in the 60s and 70s

Cresta Gas, Classic Carpets and Shop and Save, Albert Road Portsmouth around 1992 Picture: C1528-3

16 memorable Portsmouth shops from the 1990s you loved visiting

The Queen Mother leaving the D-Day museum and greeting the crowd in Jun 1984. The News PP4020

17 happy memories from Portsmouth 1984

Pictured: Ship's company of HMS Enterprise wave to the public as they sail into Portsmouth, flying its decommissioning pennant.

Look back on HMS Enterprise's expansive 20-year Royal Navy career

While it may be a Taco Bell now, there is still much love for Martha's and many people want to see it make a comeback to Portsmouth.

Lost nightclubs in Portsmouth you once partied at

Revellers having a good time at Tiger Tiger in Gunwharf Quays back in the day.

14 photos of memorable Portsmouth nights

Lots of jobs have been lost over the year due to new technology and changing consumer habits

16 once-popular jobs lost to technology

These photos show how the UK looked from above in the 1970s

28 spectacular bird's-eye photos show famous sights in the 70s

Children sit near their bonfire at Hyde Park Road, Southsea, roasting potatoes on a small fire, with Sally Farley, 10, on the mouth organ

30 classic photos taking you back in time around popular neighbourhood

List of Royal Navy ships that have appeared in films or on television.

Star-studded Royal Navy ships which have appeared on films and TV

Buckland in July 1974

20 intriguing Portsmouth memories bringing the '60s and '70s back to life

Revellers dancing the night away at Buddies 25+ nightclub at The Pyramids Centre, Southsea.

41 fun photos showing an awesome night out in 90s and early 00s in Portsmouth

At Tiger Tiger in Gunwharf Quays on Friday 9th September. 2011. Picture: Sarah Standing (113240-3951)

16 great pictures of fun nights out at Tiger Tiger in Gunwharf Quays

These photos will take you back to the 90s

48 of the best photos from the 90s, capturing highs and lows

Revellers having a good time at the Route 66 nightclub in Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth - (043813-0008)

41 happy clubbing photos from Portsmouth nights out in 2004

Clubbers at Club Uropa in Portsmouth in 1999

What a night out in 1999 looked like

These old company mascots and logos could once be seen everywhere

9 famous mascots and logos that were once everywhere

These high street chains were huge in the 80s, 90s and noughties

12 high street chains from your childhood now struggling or defunct

The UK has many fabulously odd-sounding place names

19 of the oddest place names, and the fascinating stories behind them

Office life has changed considerably since the 80s and 90s. There are some things only those who had an office job back then will remember.

11 things you'll remember if you had an office job in the 80s or 90s