The convoy of campervans and vehicles turned up on the fields behind Clarence Pier next to Pembroke Road and Pier Road on April 13.
It was the first traveller camp to be set up in Southsea so far in 2021.
Portsmouth City Council have started positioning rocks along the edge of green space bordered by Southsea Terrace and Duisburg Way, to deter illegal encampments.
We have pulled together a list of the sites were traveller camps have been set up in and around Portsmouth over the last 12 months.
The pictures are listed chronologically from May 2020 to April 2021.
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1. Travellers set up at Portsmouth Rugby Football Club in Hilsea on May 21, 2020
Travellers set up at Portsmouth Rugby Football Club in Hilsea on May 21, 2020 Photo: JP
2. Travellers set up on Southsea Common on June 17, 2020
Travellers set up on Southsea Common on June 17, 2020 Photo: Contributed
3. Travellers set up at Wicor recreation ground in Portchester on August 6, 2020
Travellers set up at Wicor recreation ground in Portchester on August 6, 2020 Photo: Sarah Standing
4. Travellers set up camp at Peel Park, Clanfield on September 1, 2020
Travellers set up camp at Peel Park, Clanfield on September 1, 2020 Photo: Stuart Wallis