Many of our city’s streets are named for other areas of the county or for their military locations – which is unsurprising given Portsmouth’s strong military links.
But many are also named after people too – including many who have had a great impact on our city and the country as a whole.
Here are just some of the many streets in Portsmouth with a story to tell:
. Battenberg Avenue
Combining the city's naval and French connections, this street was named after Louis Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Milford Haven who was formerly Prince Louis Alexander of Battenberg. He was a British naval officer and German prince related by marriage to the British royal family. Photo: Google Maps
. Prince Albert Road
Queen Victoria was keen that her husband's legacy was recognised and remembered by the country and Portsmouth is no exception. The city has many nods to Prince Albert with Prince Albert Road and Albert Road both taking his name. The Royal Albert pub also bears the prince's name as well as a play area. Photo: Google Maps
. Gladys Avenue
In a touching tale, this North End road got its name thanks to Alfred White who was a local businessman instrumental in the introduction of the tram system to Portsmouth. In recognition of his work he was given the opportunity to select a name for a road and he chose Gladys Avenue, naming it after his daughter. She was a nurse who trained at Guy's Hospital in London, served during the first world way and was awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal in recognition of her war service. Photo: Google Maps
. Charlotte Street
This city centre street is named after Queen Charlotte wife of George III - a Queen very much back in the spotlight thanks to her appearance as a character in the Bridgerton series of books and TV series. Photo: Google Maps
. Allaway Avenue
Albert Edward Allaway, who was Lord Mayor of Portsmouth from 1944 to 1946, is honoured with the naming of this major road in Portsmouth Photo: Google Maps
. Sultan Road
The Buckland road is said to have been named in honour of Sultan Adbulaziz, ruler of the Ottoman Empire after he visited Portsmouth in 1870. A naval ship was also named after him and HMS Sultan in Gosport - once known as HMS Gosport - also bears the same name. Photo: Google Maps
. Portsmouth's streets and who they are named after
From royalty to writers - Portsmouth's street names are full of historical refences Photo: Contributed
. The Ocean at the End of The Lane
This tiny road for buses which is next to Canoe Lake was named after The Ocean at the End of the Lane a 2013 novel by Neil Gaiman whose family were originally from Polish Jewish roots, but settled in Portsmouth and had a successful grocery shop chain. Photo: Google Maps
. Brian Kidd Way
Named after Portsmouth's 'Mr Gardening' – the man who made gardening accessible, and fun, to generations in the city and surrounding area – Brian Kidd Way is alive with colour in the spring and summer in a fitting tribute to the gardening expert and former News columnist. Photo: Kelly Brown
. Pasteur Road
The road which runs past QA hospital is fittingly named after French chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur who was renowned for his discoveries of the principles of vaccination, microbial fermentation, and pasteurization - the last of which was named after him. Photo: Google Maps
. Gisors Road
This small Milton road is named after Jean de Gisors who was a French lord, between 1170 and 1180. He purchased the manor of Buckland from the de Porte family and founded the town of Portsmouth as one end of a trade route between England and France. This small town then developed into what we now know as the city of Portsmouth. Photo: Google Maps
. Palmerston Road
The now pedestrianised road was named after Viscount (Lord) Palmerston who was twice Prime Minister of the UK as well as being responsible for building a series of forts, the Solent Forts and at Portsdown Hill, built to protect Portsmouth harbour and its dockyard. Photo: Google Maps
1. Battenberg Avenue
Combining the city's naval and French connections, this street was named after Louis Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Milford Haven who was formerly Prince Louis Alexander of Battenberg. He was a British naval officer and German prince related by marriage to the British royal family. Photo: Google Maps
2. Prince Albert Road
Queen Victoria was keen that her husband's legacy was recognised and remembered by the country and Portsmouth is no exception. The city has many nods to Prince Albert with Prince Albert Road and Albert Road both taking his name. The Royal Albert pub also bears the prince's name as well as a play area. Photo: Google Maps
3. Gladys Avenue
In a touching tale, this North End road got its name thanks to Alfred White who was a local businessman instrumental in the introduction of the tram system to Portsmouth. In recognition of his work he was given the opportunity to select a name for a road and he chose Gladys Avenue, naming it after his daughter. She was a nurse who trained at Guy's Hospital in London, served during the first world way and was awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal in recognition of her war service. Photo: Google Maps
4. Charlotte Street
This city centre street is named after Queen Charlotte wife of George III - a Queen very much back in the spotlight thanks to her appearance as a character in the Bridgerton series of books and TV series. Photo: Google Maps