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.
5. HMS Hecla
During the Russian War of 1854 a landing party from HMS HECLA was attacked. It is said that many would have died had it not been for the courage of two sailors who took cover behind a stone to kept the enemy at bay until the safety of the whole party was assured. The ship's Captain Hall had the boulder carried to his ship and taken to Portsmouth. It is on display in Old Portsmouth close to the Round Tower. Photo: Contributed
6. HMS Sirius
The HMS Sirius sculpture which can now be found in Gunwharf Quays commemorates the voyage of the fleet from Portsmouth on May 13 1787 and arrived in Sydney on January 26 1788 - now known by Australians as Foundation Day. Photo: Contributed
7. Jimmy Dickinson Statue
Supporters raised funds to ensure Pompey legend Jimmy Dickinson has a permanent memorial at Fratton Park in the form of a statue which was unveiled last month. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Photo: Jason Brown
8. The Mudlarks Memorial
Found close to the entrance of the historic dockyard, the statue commemorates the generations of Portsea children who enjoyed 'mudlarking' here . The youngsters would entertain travellers by retrieving coins which they threw into the mud below the bridge to the harbour station and Gosport Ferry. The money was often used to help the children's families rather than being spent on treats. Photo: Trev Harman