The names of plenty of these places are self explanatory, like the Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
But others can leave you scratching your head.
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So we have pulled together a guide to the origins behind the names of 21 pubs in and around Portsmouth.
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. The Auckland Arms
This pub in Netley Road is named after George Eden, 1st Earl of Auckland, who was a politician during the 19th Century and served as Governor-General of India. The sign depicts that Eden family coat of arms. Photo: Google Maps
. The Mars
This pub in Church Path North shares its name with a 19th century warship which served in the Crimean War and was later turned into a training ship. Photo: Google Maps
. The Electric Arms
Located in Fratton Road, the origins of this pub's name is believed to be linked to the trams that once ran along the street. Photo: Google Maps
. Croxton's
Located in Palmerston Road it gets its name from Southsea's original identity. When it was first built it was known as Croxton Town, after the Croxton's who owned the land. It later took the name Southsea from the castle. Photo: JPIMedia
. The John Jacques
This Wetherspoons pub in Fratton Road gets its name from John Jacques who was the chief executive of the Portsea Island Mutual Co-Operative Society between 1945 and 1965. The pub is house in a former Co-op building. Photo: Google Maps
5. The John Jacques
This Wetherspoons pub in Fratton Road gets its name from John Jacques who was the chief executive of the Portsea Island Mutual Co-Operative Society between 1945 and 1965. The pub is house in a former Co-op building. Photo: Google Maps
6. The Froddington Arms
Located in Fratton Road, it gets its name from the historic district of Froddington which was named in the Doomsday Book. Over the years it was corrupted and became Fratton. Photo: JPIMedia
7. The Red Lion
The most common name for a pub in the country, there is one in London Road, Cosham. John of Gaunt, found of the House of Lancaster, used it as his symbol. King James I decreed that Red Lions should be displayed in public places. Photo: Ian Hargreaves
8. The Barley Mow
Located in Castle Road, this place has one of the more common pub names. With mow meaning a stack or sheaf and barley being the principle grain which beer is made from. So it means Barley Stack. Photo: Malcolm Wells