From The Yomper in Southsea to the Charles Dickens statue in the city centre there is plenty to see as our city commemorates our history and the people associated with our city.
Here we look at just some of the more prominent and interesting sculptures, statues and memorials you can see. For a complete list visit Portsmouth City Council’s monuments and memorials page on its website.
1. Charles Dicken Statue
A statue of Portsmouth-born author Charles Dickens can be found in the Square outside the Portsmouth Guildhall Picture: Paul Jacobs (14467-16) Photo: Paul Jacobs
2. Portsmouth Naval Memorial
The Portsmouth Naval Memorial is probably the best-known memorial in the city due to its prominent location on Southsea Common. It honours those who have serves and lost their lives across a number of conflicts. Picture Sam Stephenson Photo: Sam Stephenson
3. Queen Victoria Statue
The statue of Queen Victoria has seen many sights in The Guildhall Square over the years including in 2008 when the Beijing Olympics were being shown on the new 'big screen' PICTURE: MALCOLM WELLS (083324-552) Photo: Malcolm Wells
4. The Guildhall Square Cenotaph
The Cenotaph in the Guildhall Square comprises of two memorials - one to the dead of World War I and one to the dead of World War II. It remains a focal point in the city each Remembrance Sunday. Picture: Sarah Standing (111122-5906) Photo: Sarah Standing