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D-Day 80

2024 marked the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944. It included the largest seaborne invasion in history, code named Operation Neptune, but most often referred to as D-Day.
The city of Portsmouth and the surrounding areas played a significant role in the preparations for the operation.
The D-Day: A Portsmouth Story exhibition opened on Friday 24 May, 2024 at Fort Nelson, complemented by a programme of themed events and lectures.
D-Day Exhibition
D-Day: A Portsmouth Story Exhibition
The exhibition looks at the stories of Portsmouth and the surrounding areas in the lead-up to D-Day featuring contemporary images and accounts from local people, both military and civilian. The exhibition is supported by The News, the D-Day Story, the National Museum of the Royal Navy, and Southwick House.
Friday 24 May 2024 to 30 April 2026, free admission.
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Please book a free visitor ticket for everyone in your party. Parking costs £3 per vehicle - pay on arrival.
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