Editing Southsea (section)

===Historical features===
*A prominent sight out to sea are the four large round forts created in the 1860s as part of an attempt to fortify the city against the threat of invasion. They formed part of defences which included land-based forts around the city. The forts were never used in action and became known as [[Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston|Palmerston]]'s Folly, after the Prime Minister who initiated them.
*To commemorate the [[millennium]], the [https://www.visitportsmouth.co.uk/things-to-do/millennium-promenade-p276841 Millennium Promenade] was created extending to Gunwharf Quays from Southsea seafront. The walkway is marked on the pavement, and is lined by distinctive blue street lanterns.
*English Heritage [https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/ext/your-council/your-city/blue-plaques blue plaques] commemorating notable figures in Southsea include Lieutenant Norman Holbrooke VC, Fred T Jane, Rudyard Kipling, Thomas Ellis Owen, Peter Sellers, Commander Edwin Unwin VC, and Dame Frances A Yates.