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Click to expand... You're there, or there abouts I'd say. [332][333] The club returned to the Premier League in 2003. The British government's response was to dispatch a naval task force, and the aircraft carriers HMS Hermes and HMS Invincible sailed from Portsmouth for the South Atlantic on 5 April. Portsmouth & Southsea Station plus Fratton Station are alternatives. [239] Southsea (as Port Burdock) features in The History of Mr Polly by H. G. Wells, who describes it as "one of the three townships that are grouped around the Port Burdock naval dockyards". Any good Indian/Chinese/Kebab take aways in south Portsmouth 12 October 2020; Dockyards 03 October 2020; 40th Birthday 03 October 2020; … have played in the Wessex Football League Premier Division since 1998. Answer 1 of 12: This is where the Megabus is supposed to depart from, but I can't seem to find the Bus Stop A. What is it with Portsmouth where they seem to have a chip on their shoulder? A Southsea street was renamed The Ocean at the End of the Lane by the city council in honour of Gaiman's novel of the same name. [322], The Royal Garrison Church was founded in 1212 by Peter des Roches, Bishop of Winchester. As regards accommodation I assume you have looked at the University links on the official Festival website. [360] They were quickly corrected, and the service was cleared for passengers on 23 May of that year. [305][304]and has the largest glass floor in Europe. Reactions: Useful_Idiot. Sunderland Message Boards. [24][53] On 5 September 1642, the remaining royalists in the garrison at the Square Tower were forced to surrender after Goring threatened to blow it up; he and his garrison were allowed safe passage. [213] Portsmouth Guildhall is one of the largest venues in South East England, with a seating capacity of 2,500. [235] Portsmouth is the hometown of Fanny Price, the main character of Jane Austen's novel Mansfield Park, and most of its closing chapters are set there. Ask a question Recent Conversations. [115] Portsea Island is separated from the mainland by Portsbridge Creek,[117][page needed] which is crossed by three road bridges (the M275 motorway, the A3 road, and the A2030 road), a railway bridge, and two footbridges. The News is the only local paid-for newspaper in Portsmouth, England, and covers a wide area of south Hampshire. [337][338] In May 2017, as League Two champions, they were promoted to League One for the 2017–18 season. [23] On 21 December of that year, the Challenger expedition embarked on a 68,890-nautical-mile (127,580 km) circumnavigation of the globe for scientific research. [217][218] The Portsmouth Summer Show is held at King George's Fields. I walk 3 miles daily across a park, through woods then around marshes alongside a river on the edge of the city. [396], Portsmouth's daily newspaper is The News, founded in 1873 and previously known as the Portsmouth Evening News. [392] Patients at Queen Alexandra Hospital (Portsmouth's primary hospital) receive local programming from Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting, which began in 1951. talk@frattonfaithful. The 2016 show held during the last weekend of April, featured cover bands such as the Silver Beatles, the Bog Rolling Stones, and Fleetingwood Mac. [142] The city gets about 645 millimetres (25.4 in) of rain annually, with a minimum of 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain reported 103 days per year. City of Portsmouth - Family History & Genealogy Message Board. Several Victorian-era forts on Portsdown Hill are tourist attractions;[267] Fort Nelson, a its summit, is home to the Royal Armouries museum. [67] According to one historian, the name may have been brought back from a group of Portsmouth-based sailors who visited Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria, Egypt, around 1781. [353] Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port has links to Caen, Cherbourg-Octeville, St Malo, and Le Havre in France,[354][355] Santander and Bilbao in Spain,[356] and the Channel Islands. [147][148][149][150] In the 2011 census, the city had 205,400 residents[147][151] a population density of 5,100 per square kilometre (0.4 sq. [52], Most residents (including the mayor) supported the parliamentarians during the English Civil War, although military governor Colonel Goring supported the royalists. [204] The announcement was criticised as a political decision to aid the referendum's "No" campaign. Royal Navy Rugby Union play in the annual Army Navy Match at Twickenham. [381] The canal was part of a larger scheme for a secure inland canal route from London to Portsmouth, allowing boats to avoid the English Channel. [318][319] Damaged during the 1642 Siege of Portsmouth, its tower and nave were rebuilt after the Restoration. [24] Although traditional industries such as brewing and corset manufacturing disappeared during this time, electrical engineering became a major employer. Yesterday, 09:47 PM by rfaulk34: AFC North Chatter. Oct 19, 2020 #47 Dilligaf60 said: Rightly so. [383], A new public transport structure is under discussion, including monorails and light rail. Other plants include the Canary Island date palms (Phoenix canariensis), some of Britain's largest, which have recently produced viable seed. [207] The restored Kings Theatre in Southsea features amateur musicals and national tours. In 1986, the IBA increased the Portsmouth licence to include Southampton and the Isle of Wight. The Conservatives have 19, including lord mayor Lee Mason. [48] Portsmouth's fortifications were improved by successive monarchs. [23][27] He granted the town the coat of arms of Isaac Komnenos of Cyprus, whom he had defeated during the Third Crusade in 1191: "a crescent of gold on a shade of azure, with a blazing star of eight points", reflecting significant involvement of local soldiers, sailors, and vessels in the holy war. Gilbert. [130][131][page needed] Portsdown Hill dominates the skyline in the north, and contains several large Palmerston Forts[a] such as Fort Fareham, Fort Wallington, Fort Nelson, Fort Southwick, Fort Widley, and Fort Purbrook. [75], In 1805, Admiral Nelson left Portsmouth to command the fleet which defeated France and Spain at the Battle of Trafalgar. [15] Winston Churchill, in A History of the English-Speaking Peoples, wrote that Port was a pirate who founded Portsmouth in 501. [309][126] Plans were announced in 2015 for a Solent Eye at the pier: a £750,000, 24-gondola Ferris wheel similar to the London Eye. Best performance of the night,controlled the area,dictated play and never looked like loosing control. [7] The 800th anniversary of the royal charter was celebrated on 2 May 1994. [367] National Express service from Portsmouth operates primarily from the Hard Interchange to London Victoria station, Cornwall, Bradford, Birkenhead and Bristol. The Unofficial Portsmouth Footymad [389] The stations broadcast from Rowridge. [182][183] The shopping centre has 185,000 to 230,000 visitors weekly. Portsmouth FC; Welcome to Footymad Forums! It was criticised by officials for its behavioural standards, with students reportedly throwing chairs at teachers. [71] A connection of the coat of arms with the Great Seal of Richard I (which had a separate star and crescent) dates to the 20th century. [393] When the first local commercial radio stations were licensed during the 1970s by the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA), Radio Victory received the first licence and began broadcasting in 1975. [299] Construction of the Spinnaker Tower began in 2001, and was completed in the summer of 2005. Thread starter Taffmackem; Start date Sep 18, 2020; T. Taffmackem Reserve Squad ... Start date Sep 18, 2020; T. Taffmackem Reserve Squad. Advanced Search. [108][109], Redevelopment of the naval shore establishment HMS Vernon began in 2001 as a complex of retail outlets, clubs, pubs, and a shopping centre known as Gunwharf Quays. The Journal, a free weekly newspaper, is published by News publisher Johnston Press. [249] The university was ranked among the world's top 100 modern universities in April 2015. [293] In February 2014, a ceremony celebrating the 180th anniversary of Portsmouth's Polish community was held at the cemetery. In these strange times, I have found myself walking more, and walking locally for exercise. [42], Henry VIII built Southsea Castle, financed by the Dissolution of the Monasteries, in 1539 in anticipation of a French invasion. [397][398], Portsmouth has been home to a number of famed authors; Charles Dickens, known for Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities and The Pickwick Papers, was born there. Click to expand... Bless the insignificant little twats. [133], Northern areas of the city include Stamshaw, Hilsea and Copnor, Cosham, Drayton, Farlington, and Port Solent. Use Soundex. The project exceeded its budget and cost £36 million, of which Portsmouth City Council contributed £11 million. The forums are free to join, although you must play fair and abide by the rules explained here, otherwise your ability to post may be temporarily or permanently revoked. [24], King Henry II died in 1189; his son, Richard I (who had spent most of his life in France), arrived in Portsmouth en route to his coronation in London. [113] Portsmouth celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 2005, with Queen Elizabeth II present at a fleet review and a mock battle. [292], The city has three cemeteries: Kingston, Milton Road, and Highland Road. Author. Oct 25, 2020 #13 They were very, very average. Forum: Portsmouth FC. The Victory was placed in permanent dry dock in 1922 when the Society for Nautical Research led a national appeal to restore her,[76] and 22 million people have visited the ship. The large tidal inlet of Langstone Harbour is east of the island. [116] Gosport is a borough to the west. [95] The Guildhall was hit by an incendiary bomb which burnt out the interior and destroyed its inner walls,[96] although the civic plate was retrieved unharmed from the vault under the front steps. announced plans to move from Fratton Park to a new stadium on reclaimed land next to the Historic Dockyard. Author. [41] Although King Alfred may have used Portsmouth to build ships as early as the ninth century, the first warship recorded as constructed in the town was the Sweepstake (built in 1497). [24] The air raids caused 930 deaths and wounded almost 3,000 people,[91][92] many in the dockyard and military establishments. [281] Britain's first iron-hulled warship, HMS Warrior, was restored and moved to Portsmouth in June 1987 after serving as an oil fuel pier at Pembroke Dock in Pembrokeshire for fifty years. For the city's 800th birthday in 1994, Victory FM broadcast for three 28-day periods over 18 months. [68] Another theory is that it is named after the harbour's guardship, Pompee, a 74-gun French ship of the line captured in 1793. [416] Other actors who were born or lived in the city include EastEnders actresses Emma Barton and Lorraine Stanley,[417] and Bollywood actress Geeta Basra. Portsmouth Message Board | TrueBlueArmy.com Message Board Portsmouth Football Club discussion forum. [72], Marc Isambard Brunel established the world's first mass-production line at Portsmouth Block Mills, making pulley blocks for rigging on the navy's ships. [23] Despite public-health improvements, 514 people died in an 1872 smallpox epidemic. Portsmouth On Board has 332 members. It is the UK's second-busiest port (after Dover), handling about three million passengers a year. [196][197] The scheme was criticised for its size and location, and some officials said that it would interfere with harbour operations. [115] It has a South Western Railway rail connection, requiring a change at Southampton Central or Eastleigh. Although the town was plundered and burnt, its inhabitants drove the French off to raid towns in the West Country. [73] The first machines were installed in January 1803, and the final set (for large blocks) in March 1805. Portsmouth Football Club discussion forum. More than 700 prefab houses were constructed between 1945 and 1947, some over bomb sites. 2 talking about this. Pinafore is a comic opera in two acts set in Portsmouth Harbour, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. [378] Heathrow is linked to Portsmouth by National Express coaches. [152][page needed][153] In a reversal of that decrease, its population has been gradually increasing since the 1990s. [193] In August 2009, internal demolition of the existing building had begun. [418] Cryptozoologist Jonathan Downes was born in Portsmouth, and lived there for a time. In 2000, Hampshire moved their home matches to the new Rose Bowl cricket ground in West End. [164] In the early 20th century, its boundaries were extended to all of Portsea Island; they were further extended in 1920 and 1932, including areas of the mainland and adjacent villages such as Drayton and Farlington. Subject. I am grateful my suburb has green areas, and I can walk up the hill and look over Portsmouth harbour, and I can walk down to the foreshore so I can still get my “seaside” fix. [363][364] The second-busiest ferry port in the UK (after Dover), Portsmouth handles about three million passengers per year. Portsmouth F.C., the city's professional football club, play their home games at Fratton Park in Milton. Both marriages were in Portsmouth. He died within sight of the town, returning from Cádiz. No trophies included, but it is still interesting. The success of the project and the quality of its housing are debatable. [178] A ferry port handles passengers and cargo,[179] and a fishing fleet of 20 to 30 boats operates out of Camber Quay, Old Portsmouth; most of the catch is sold at the quayside fish market. Portsmouth Football Club discussion forum. [350], Portsmouth Harbour has passenger-ferry links to Gosport and the Isle of Wight from the Portsmouth International Port,[351] with car-ferry service to the Isle of Wight nearby. Helen Duncan, the last person to be imprisoned under the 1735 Witchcraft Act, was arrested in Portsmouth. His body was brought back to Portsmouth in November, and received high naval and military honours. [114], Portsmouth is 73.5 miles (118.3 km) by road from central London, 49.5 miles (79.7 km) west of Brighton, and 22.3 miles (35.9 km) east of Southampton. [16][17], England's southern coast was vulnerable to Danish Viking invasions during the eighth and ninth centuries, and was conquered by Danish pirates in 787. Kingston Cemetery, opened in 1856, is in east Fratton. [341] The rugby teams United Services Portsmouth RFC and Royal Navy Rugby Union play their home matches at the United Services Recreation Ground. The lowest recorded temperature is −8 °C (18 °F). [135][136] The west of the city contains council estates, such as Buckland, Landport, and Portsea, which replaced Victorian terraces destroyed by Second World War bombing. The train is probably your best option. [94] Many of the city's houses were damaged, and areas of Landport and Old Portsmouth destroyed; the future site of Gunwharf Quays was razed to the ground. Felecia was born in 1907 and I have not been able to locate her in the household with her parents at anytime. [89] In 1929, the city council added the motto "Heaven's Light Our Guide" to the medieval coat of arms. The average maximum temperature in July is 22 °C (72 °F), and the average minimum is 15 °C (59 °F). [43][44] He also invested heavily in the town's dockyard, expanding it to 8 acres (3.2 ha). The Romans built Portus Adurni, a fort, at nearby Portchester in the late third century. IP: Logged. [194] A high-rise student dormitory, nicknamed "The Blade", has begun construction on the site of the swimming baths at the edge of Victoria Park. In 1941, a firebomb fell on its roof and destroyed the nave. Fratton Faithful . [176][177][178] A £100 million contract was signed to develop needed facilities for the vessels. [29] The invasion stalled, and returned from France in October 1231. Its name originates from Southsea Castle, a seafront castle built in 1544 by Henry VIII to help defend the Solent and Portsmouth Harbour. Portsmouth - A football fan's dream site: all the breaking news, live scores, results and match reports, prediction games, fan forums/messageboards, sports goods, competitions, in-depth statistics and full playing squad detail. [129] Further north on the east coast is Baffins, with the Great Salterns recreation ground and golf course around Portsmouth College. [371] There is a South Western Railway stopping service to Southampton Central and Great Western Railway service to Cardiff Central via Southampton, Salisbury, Bath Spa and Bristol. Every chance he could end up with 20 goals this season and people still moan about him every game. Hi Tony. The city forms part of the South Hampshire metropolitan area, which includes the nearby city of Southampton and the towns of Gosport, Fareham, Waterlooville, Havant and Eastleigh. [189], Development of Gunwharf Quays continued until 2007, when the 330-foot-tall (101 m) No. [231], Portsmouth is frequently used as a filming location for television and film productions. Around this time, a bill was passed in the House of Commons on the creation of a canal to link Portsmouth to Chichester; however, the project was abandoned. During the blitz, the cathedral was badly damaged when Luftwaffe bombing destroyed Bishop's House next door; it was restored in 1970, 1982, and 2001. Posted: Classification: … Yes. The H.D. [9][10] Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia left the city to oversee the 1997 transfer of Hong Kong which, for many, marked the end of the British Empire. The route through Portsea Island began from a basin formerly located on Arundel Street and cut through Landport, Fratton and Milton, ending at the eastern end of Locksway Road in Milton (where a set of lock gates accessed Langstone and Chichester Harbours. 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