Portsmouth
Hampshire, United Kingdom
Portsmouth was established as a town with a royal charter on 2 May 1194. The city is home to the first drydock ever built. During the Second World War, Portsmouth was the headquarters and main departure point for the military and naval units destined for Sword Beach on the Normandy coast.
Sunset in Southsea The beach is mostly flint gravel, but with sand exposed at low tide
Heavily fortified Most of the city’s landmarks and tourist attractions are related to its naval history
South Parade Pier Officially opened on 26 July 1879
A tale of two cities A birthplace of notable people such as author Charles Dickens or engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Pompey The main channel entering Portsmouth Harbour, passes between Old Portsmouth and Gosport
World’s oldest dry dock HMS Warrior, the Royal Navy’s first ironclad warship built between 1859–1861
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