{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