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Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

Safekeeping of Portsmouth

 
 
Safekeeping of Portsmouth Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018
1. Safekeeping of Portsmouth Marker
Inscription.
This Plaque Commemorates
The Dedicated of the Men and Women of
The City of Portsmouth
Who, Through Their Steadfastness and Devotion
Contributed to the Safekeeping of Their City
During the Period of World War II 1939-1945

Unveiled by Lady Daley
5th March 2000

 
Erected 2000.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
 
Location. 50° 47.339′ N, 1° 6.281′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, England. Memorial is at the intersection of Grand Parade and Penny Street, on the right when traveling south on Grand Parade. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth, England PO1 2NL, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Royal Garrison Church (a few steps from this marker); Horatio Viscount Nelson (within shouting distance of this marker); Saluting Platform (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Nelson’s Last Embarkation (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Mark VIII Torpedo (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); British MMK1 Mine (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); HMS Vernon Figurehead (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); HMS Sirius (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.
 
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Safekeeping of Portsmouth Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018
2. Safekeeping of Portsmouth Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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