Many of our city’s streets are named for other areas of the county or for their military locations – which is unsurprising given Portsmouth’s strong military links.
But many are also named after people too – including many who have had a great impact on our city and the country as a whole.
Here are just some of the many streets in Portsmouth with a story to tell:
13. Princess Royal Way
Princess Anne herself opened the road which was named after her in 2011 which created a better access for for traffic heading for the Naval Base via the southbound M275. Photo: Google Maps
14. James Callaghan Drive
Boasting stunning views across the city, the road which runs along the top of Portsdown Hill towards Fareham was named after Prime Minister, Portsmouth-born James Callaghan, who during his political career held all four great offices of state (Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary, Home Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer) Photo: Google Maps
15. Goldsmith Avenue
Goldsmith Avenue is one of a number of roads to have changed its name in the city. It was formerly known as Canal Road because it followed the course of the old Portsmouth to Arundel Canal. It was renamed Goldsmith Avenue in the 1890s after James Goldsmith a wealthy landowner owner of the Milton Farm Estate which was being redeveloped. Part of the estate was retained as the present Milton Park. Photo: Google Maps
16. Balfour Road
This North End street was named in honour of Arthur James Balfour, who was Prime Minister from July 1902 to December 1905. Photo: Google Maps