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A family consisting of two adults and two young girls are looking at an exhibition at a museum.

Events · 27 JulyThe D-Day Story Announces Summer Activities for FamiliesRead the story →

A gray stone memorial with engraved names and text sits on a paved area, flanked by green trees and foliage under a bright sky.

History · 20 JulyNew Stone Bench Installed In Victoria Park To Honour Portsmouth's Spanish Civil War Veterans

An intricate, dark, ink-drawn illustration details a busy railway extension at Portsmouth Harbour, featuring numerous ships of various sizes, docks, a train, and people engaged in daily activities.

History · 10 JuneFrom Po'm. P. to Pompey: How a Harbour Logbook Abbreviation Became Portsmouth's Beloved Nickname

A modern white tower with a pointed top stands tall against a blue sky, overlooking a body of water with buildings and boats in the background.

History · 3 JunePortsmouth's Waterfront: Where Naval Heritage Meets Modern Regeneration

A field of tall, wild grass blades with feathery seed heads in warm golden and brown tones, set against a softly blurred dark green background.

History · 3 JuneThe Battle of Southsea: When Victorians Rioted Over Beach Access

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