The Spirit of Portland
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The Spirit of Portland
Image: © Andrew Smith Taken: 9 Sep 2007
Sculpture by Joanna Szuwalska, dated 2000, commemorating Portland's quarrying heritage. Behind is the steep town of Fortuneswell. The prominent terrace of mostly white houses is Ventnor Road. You can also see Verne Common Road, which zigzags up to the prison.
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Image Location
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50.556181
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-2.443489