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Chris wrote...
Paid an impromptu visit when my son was taking part in Portsmouth 800 as a medieval re-enactor. I was not expecting such a great event with so much to do. Very enjoyable and excellent value for money!
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bob youel wrote...
My ancestor served on the Victory at the battle of 'T' - he was in charge of some guns on the starboard side and he was noted by the great man in his personal diary of which we have a reference at home!
Wanted to see what it was like - it was all I expected - a great day out all people should visit
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grace family wrote...
a day spent learning about the mary rose via childrens uni site it was really enjoyable. when i first entered the mary rose tunnel its was really spooky. age 8.
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Tom Ryder wrote...
My wife and I visited in early May. I was so impressed that I did a watercolour of The Warrior from a photograph. The historic dockyard and its contents must rank as one of the world's best exhibits. Hope you like the efforts of a rank amateur! Best regards, Tom Ryder.
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Brian Langworthy wrote...
My last visit was on "Navy Day" over 50 years ago. After all those years I plan to visit UK and Portsmouth again in early in June, along with my NZ wife of 40 years. I hope the Victory is as good as I remember it from 1955.
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Louise Wales wrote...
I visited last feb and am about to pay areturn visit with my son! I am a guide at Chatham Dockyard and we all came down to pay you a visit to "our ship"! Turns out you are looking after Victory very well! I liked the way she is fitted out and was impressed at the standards you have achieved!!! Your guide Terry was brilliant - even though we teased him about having pinched our ship! We still make the rope for Victory at Chathm - at least we can claim that link!
Warrior was just awe inspiring - it was like stepping on board the day she was completed!
The whole day was inspiring! I was touched at viewing Victory's sail....I give guided tours around the sail and colour loft at chatham where it was made! It's one thing to talk about it and another to actually see it!!
A great day out!!
Louise Wales
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Tom Perry wrote...
What an incredible day! Each of the attractions (Victory, Mary Rose and Warrior) were a fantastic journey back in time and well worth the visit individually. Coupled with the Victorian Xmas event, with the actors, entertainment and markets, it made an unforgettable day out!
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John Lainchbury wrote...
A very pleasant visit in Aug 2003,and it will always remind me of a good friend who I have now lost.
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Trisha wrote...
We visited 18th September and were pleasantly surprised by the ceremony for the unveiling of the museum and the "firing" of the Victory cannons. We were also lucky enough to see Mary Rose before it was closed. What a great day we had, our only problem was we ran out of time to see everything as we were only there for the day.
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teri sandy wrote...
another wonderful year, so much interaction with all the groundlings group & the entertainment second to none. this is our tenthyear of going & we love it more each time. long may it continue.
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J DAVID NEDRESKI wrote...
A LIFELONG DREAM CAME TRUE WHEN MY WIFE AND I VISITED VICTORY IN JUNE 2009.
YOU ARE DOING A WONDERFUL JOB OF PRESERVING THE SHIP.
MANY THANKS TO THE STAFF OF THE DOCKYARD FOR A MOST MEMORABLE VISIT.
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Leo Martin wrote...
I enjoyed the enviroment of the whole experience and especially on a sunny day it is a wonderful attraction. With HMS Victory it has many floors and it has loads of fantastic guns and sleeping & dining areas. But with the Warrior it is a step back in time. The attraction has many kind guides and people. It was Brilliant! (:
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Adam Hammerton wrote...
I found my visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to be very interesting. Staff members were helpful and getting around was easy. I would definitely recommend Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to a friend.
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Stefano wrote...
J come from Italy too see the Victory ,the museum is worderful,really compliments... and you really enjoy the historical period of Trafalgar and the Nelson... j live Near Bronte in Sicily and the link with nelson is strong.
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Christine wrote...
We really enjoyed our day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, so much in fact, that we upgraded our tickets to the season membership!
Gosport, Hampshire |
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Mihaela Dragomir wrote...
I’ve been thrilled by naval history since my early childhood. During the years of the “iron curtain” that isolated communist countries it was hopeless even to dream about me visiting Britain one day and seeing Nelson’s flagship. However, the wind of change has blown at some time and the curtain fell. And here I am, on my 2009 birthday anniversary, sitting on Victory, at the same table where centuries ago stood the brave sailors and warriors whom I used to admire so much (probably it’s a replica wood table, but never mind …)
Also, I’d like to congratulate you for the attention paid on every detail and for the brilliant idea of creating an Action Station and other simulators (for example, the one in the Victory Museum where you can fire at enemy ships). You really made me feel a part of your history even if I’m a foreigner. And last but not least, I want to express my gratitude for the kind and friendly people of Britain whom I became very fond of.
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Mike Baxter wrote...
I had been promising my wife Allyson for years that I would take her to Portsmouth Dockyard for a visit. On the 8 January 2008 we went. I was born in Portsmouth but was still very impressed by the Dockyard. Well done Pompey, your the best. Allyson and I will be back many more times.
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Norbert Timm wrote...
We stayed in Portsmouth for a night before crossing over to the Isle of Wight. What a beautiful harbour and recommedable restaurants especially La Tasca.
What a fantastic sight from the Spinnaker Tower onto the Warrior and Victory. Beautiful ships.
Congratulations for such a clean and vivacious harbour site.
48161 Münster / Germany |
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Etienne wrote...
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is wonderfull !
We visited it everal times :
in 1989 by little sailing yacht the " BOWY " as showen on photo
in 1990 aigain by " BOWY "
in 1993 by " ARIEROSE " our next and newer ship
You can follow our adventures on the website :
http://users.telenet.be/arierose/WEBSITE
note : ( please whrite the word "WEBSITE" in capitals )
link : if you like it, you can sign there our guestbook
So long
Etienne Jos Omer Wilfried Danny
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kerrieanne wrote...
we had a great day all of us and we love go there so we will be come back more
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Francesca Obermaier wrote...
I am nearly 4 and I liked the guns and I liked where Nelson was shot by a bullet and I liked where they ate and I liked the swinging cots. I want to come and see Victory again. I even liked the decking.
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Richard Howell wrote...
We had a great time. Will come back again.
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Mel Rolph wrote...
We have just visited the dockyard - two families, seven people aged between 5 & 47. There was so much to see that it kept us occupied for two whole days - and we could have spent longer. All of us thought all attractions excellent. The kids were enthralled by the commentary from the Mary Rose - surprising for young ones.
A brilliant weekend and thoroughly recommended.
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Laura wrote...
I really enjoyed my trip to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, there was so much to see and do and i would definitely recommend it to my friends.
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sherron quinn wrote...
i don't how relevent this is. it was a number of years ago (around 25) i was staying in bournmouth but had the opportunity to visit navy days. i'm sure it was as the locals described it 'up pompeii'. i seem to remember a 'charlie chaplin ' street entertainer and i'm also sure i got a mild shower from the tall ships as they seemed to to spray water at the watching crowd (all in jest).
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john carter wrote...
As yet I will not be visiting the dockyard until Saturday 18th july but am looking forward to seeing HMS Daring due to the fact that I served on the last ship to carry that name during the late 1960's. It was my first ship after training and will always be remembered for the great sense of humour and teamwork that prevailed and of course, a lot of great runs ashore with a good bunch of like minded mates.
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Andraz Dolezal wrote...
I was very impressed by all atractions in the dockyard, especially the HMS Victory. The offcer who was aboard that ship was very helful and answered all our questions. I am looking forward to my next visit.
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Vicky wrote...
I cant wait for a Celebration of Steam again this year, it was fantastic last year!!! Woo Woo!!!
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Claire Bingham wrote...
I was on holiday with my partner and wanted him to see the wonders of the Royal Navy, I myself have been there numerous times (I think my Dad might just be getting tired of taking me!) and couldn't explain in words how wonderful the dockyards are. My absolute favourite has to be the HMS Victory. Thank-you all for keeping history alive. Keep up the good work. I hope to take my future children there too!
Bairnsdale, Australia |
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roy follett and abigail francis wrote...
It was an absolutely brilliant visit well worth the money and traveling time to get to you. It was the first time Abigail had visited you and she has learned so much and is looking into more of the history now. We will be visiting again in the future with special attention to the opening of the new Mary Rose hall when it is finished.
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