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:
29. Charles Dickens Street
The city centre street was names after the famous writer who was born in Portsmouth on February 7 1812. His birthplace in Old Commercial Road can still be visited as a tourist attraction. Photo: Google Maps
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