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Visitors have a chance to admire the Star Chamber featuring what is claimed to be the world's largest glass mural, based on the city motto: "Heaven's Light Our Guide".
In the Council Chambers, the history of Portsmouth mayoralty dating back to 1531 is recalled, while charts on display reflect even earlier recognition of the port's importance from 1312.
Source of equal pride is one of the nation's finest collections of civic plate, treasured since 1525, and including the Keys to the City, ceremonially presented in a traditional gesture of loyalty when the reigning monarch visits the city.
Portsmouth is the premier UK centre for viewing Britain's Maritime Heritage. The old Royal Dockyard with its store-houses and ships' basins provides the perfect setting for a unique collection of historic ships which were the pride of the Royal Navy.
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