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.
17. The Bonds of Friendship - Australian settlers
The Bonds of Friendship at Old Portsmouth was unveiled by Queen Elizabeth II T on July 11 1980 to recall the sailing of the First Fleet of settlers from Spithead to Botany Bay, Australia in 1787. It can be found near the Square Tower in Old Portsmouth. It has a twin memorial which can be found in Sydney. Photo: -
18. The Emanuel Drinking Fountain
A stone plinth holding a drinking fountain and topped by an elaborate cast iron canopy can be found at the western end of Canoe Lake in Southsea. It is in memory of Emanuel Alderman who was Mayor of Portsmouth from 1866 to 1867 and was given to the city by his son and daughter. Photo: Will Caddy
19. Monty
A statue of Field Marshal Viscount 'Monty' Montgomery can be found outside the D-Day story in Clarence Esplanade in Southsea. He was the Allied Forces Commander on D-Day - with Portsmouth playing a key role - and during the Normandy campaign. Photo: Google Streetview
20. HMS Queen Charlotte figurehead
The Queen Charlotte figurehead which can be found at HMS Excellent is a replicate of that which could be found on the second ship named after the Queen consort to George III. It was damaged in the storms of 1987 and was refurbished (pictured) as a result. PICTURE: MALCOLM WELLS (090763-4830) Photo: Malcolm Wells