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Tourist Information Around Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a growing city.
A small island situated almost central southern part of the United Kingdom. With the Isle of Wight opposite protecting most of its beaches not only from the elements but from our past potential invaders.
Its unique harbour provided Richard the Lionheart with a base to use and also the royal Navy.
Nelson, Charles Dickens, Highland road Cemetery, Murder Duke of Buckingham,D. Day,
Film Tommy, Marc Bolan of T.Rex fame. James Callahan PM all linked to Portsmouth.
Portsmouth is very busy with a history based on the sea and conflicts.
Popular for its naval history and its shopping areas, Portsmouth is active all year around with ferries to Hayling/Gosport/and the Isle of Wight and Europe.
As most seaside towns Portsmouth / Southsea has gardens and seaside attractions.
Our tour starts in the South East of the city and works its way to the Hard.
We will deviate from the coast at times to show things of interest.
Hayling Ferry Area
Early Days this area was used to feed Portsmouth Growing community.
The Mulberry WWII info
Hayling Island,
Life Boats,
Last of The Old Boat Houses.
OLD Chadder the last of the boatmen.
Rip Tides.
Natural Power (Why Not ?)
30 Years ago this area had shoals of Harbour Porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) chasing the Mackerel.
Fort Cumberland
was home to one of the best shooting Ranges in Portsmouth. Also later used by local lovers as a hide away. Fun romping area for kids.
Eastney Pipes
This area has been neglected but has been a source of fun for fishermen and the people of Portsmouth over the years. From Top less bathers, Nude photographers, to a training for novice divers of the Take no prisoners dive club mainly consisting of Bus drivers from the Eastney bus depot formed by Robert Amy. Secluded area. This area was constantly buzzed by planes pre Falklands War. Sir Francis Chichester pased here after a lone voyage around the world in Gypsey Moth
Old Sewer Outfalls
60's Fun area. Still fished.
Don’t kill crabs they attract the
Fish
Eastney Beam Museum
Bransbury Park
Shops and Good Butchers.
The butchers in the shopping area of Bransbury park can make your day with a cheery smile and cheap prices and Quality meat
Please telephone: 01705 826722/838382 or fax: 01705 822693/827519 (open all year).
Midnight Summer
Gill netting area
Fishing
Famous
Old
Marine Barracks
Cockle
Shell Heroes
Eastney Swimming Pool (NEEDS INVESTMENT AND REVAMP)
Public Toilets
close by
This area it is said saw in the 60's Dr Who’s the cyber men first walk onto the beach.
Royal Marines
and Portsdown Hill
The last of the House Boats
Eastney
Soon never to be seen again
4 pm
Winter Road
Jan 2010
Pre Mass Snowball
fight in Hatfield rd
at 2200hrs
B#M
SNOW SNOW SNOW
AND MUM
Mostly Male
No warning sign posts
We
Start in the
South East
in the next few years
FOOTBALL, NETBALL,
TENNIS COURTS, SMALL SKATE PARK
EASTERN END
ON SPECIFIC DAYS
MODEL RAILWAYS,
FUNCTION ROOMS
AND ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THESE BUILDINGS IS ONE OF THE BEST BUTCHERS IN TOWN
WAS THE MAIN IMPORT
AREA FOR GOODS INTO THE CITY