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.
13. The Pioneer Statue
The Pioneer Statue at Old Portsmouth is part of a legacy to mark the commitment of Europeans who left the continent to create a new lift in the Americas. Picture: Paul Jacobs (14467-9) Photo: Paul Jacob
14. Lord Nelson Column
Found at the top of Portsdown Hill at the junction of Portsdown Hill Road, Monument Lane and Nelson Lane, the column was originally intended to mark Royal Naval victories but not enough money was raised until Lord Nelson himself supported the project and a second proposal put forward. After his death, a third version of the proposed monument and it was placed to act as a Seamark for vessels coming into Portsmouth Harbour . Photo: Google maps
15. World War II soldier
The statue of a World War II soldier can be found outside of the D-Day Story in Clarence Esplanade in Southsea. Photo: Contributed
16. Arundel Street Sculptures
Homage is paid to the literary world with a series of sculptures, benches and inscriptions along the ground of Arundel Street. The design was put together by Pete Codling Photo: Contributed