Portsmouth is a polycentric city. The original heart of the town was Old Portsmouth; this is separated by the naval base from the modern commercial heart at Portsea; while a third focal poibt is the resort area of Southsea. Other districts on Portsea Island include Fratton (where Portsmouth F.C. has its ground, Fratton Park), Kingston, Hilsea and North End. The city boundaries have been extended to incorporate the mainland district of Cosham. | Portsmouth is a polycentric city. The original heart of the town was Old Portsmouth; this is separated by the naval base from the modern commercial heart at Portsea; while a third focal poibt is the resort area of Southsea. Other districts on Portsea Island include Fratton (where Portsmouth F.C. has its ground, Fratton Park), Kingston, Hilsea and North End. The city boundaries have been extended to incorporate the mainland district of Cosham. |