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:
17. Alec Rose Lane
The former sailor best known for circumnavigating the globe single-handedly in 1967–68 on the Lively Lady. Not only was he knighted for his exploits but he was also made a Freeman of the City of Portsmouth. As well as the city centre road being names after him the Wetherspoon public house in Port Solent also bears his name as well as an elderly people's residence in Gosport. His sailing club Eastney Cruising Association in Portsmouth has a Cornish Pilot Gig named after him. There is also a plaque commemorating his global circumnavigation near his landing point at Southsea. Meanwhile the Lively Lady was bequeathed to the city upon his death and has been restored so it can be used again. Photo: Google Maps
18. Nelson Road
A huge number of sites around the world are named after Lord Nelson but our city hold him in special regard. The inspirational Royal Naval Sailor has not just a road named after him in Portsmouth, but also a school with the Admiral Lord Nelson School bearing his name. HMS Nelson is also the designation for HM Naval Base Portsmouth. His famous ship HMS Victory can also be found at the city's historic dockyard. Photo: Google Maps
19. Winston Churchill Avenue
The former Prime Minister was no stranger to Portsmouth visiting our city's naval base more than once, including in January 1941 when he came to see the WWII bomb damage, and was given the Freedom of Portsmouth in 1950. The road was also named after him. Photo: Google Maps
20. Newcomen Road
The Stamshaw street is named after Thomas Newcomen, who created the first practical steam engine in 1712. Photo: Google Maps