Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Hampshire, on the south
England coast, a city of almost 200,000 people, has been an important
naval port for centuries and, although its importance as a military base
has declined in recent years, Plymouth retains its importance as a Royal
Navy base and dockyard, where Nelson's flagship Victory now rests. Portsmouth is also a busy commercial port,
serving continental destinations for both freight and passengers. Most
of the city is sited on Portsea Island, where the Solent meets the
English Channel, the sheltered Portsmouth harbour lying to the west of
the island. The 500 foot Spinnaker Tower, situated at Portsmouth
Harbour, has proven a popular tourist attraction.
The map below shows the features of the
city as they were in the mid twentieth century. Click on a selected area
of the map below to see an enlargement. |
