{A Journey Through Time & Space}
Portsmouth, UK & Alexandria, Egypt in Parallel
Pompey
Pompey Pillar, Alexandria
Portsmouth city
Portsmouth Football club
Quitbay Castle
Seaside Castle
1.Forts
Along time ago, Portsmouth & Alexandria being coastal cities, they faced a threat from the sea. And so forts were built in both cities.
Portsmouth
Alexandria
2.Navy Bases
As a result, navy bases were established in both cities, as a defense line for their countries.
Portsmouth
Alexandria
3.War Memorials
As a consequence of being major navy bases, war memorials were built in both cities to honour all those who died saving their country.
“The Anonymous Soldier“ Naval War memorial
“Portsmouth Naval War Memorial”
Portsmouth
Alexandria
4.Ports & Fishing
Alexandria & Portsmouth serve as a major sea port for Egypt & UK respectively.
Fishing is a part of the cities’ identities.Fish markets have a wide range of products in both cities.
Portsmouth
Alexandria
5.Area Code
Portsmouth, UK
Alexandria,
Egypt
023
203
6.Streets & Districts
• French Street in Portsmouth
• France Street in Alexandria• Stanley Street & Lane in Portsmouth.
• Stanley Bridge & Beach in Alexandria.
Portsmouth
Alexandria
7.Seashores &
Beaches
Portsmouth
Alexandria
Journey By :Sarah Barakat