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| Phil Packer brings inspiration to young people of Portsmouth on his epic 2012-mile walk and seeks community support | |
An epic bid by Phil Packer MBE to walk 2012 miles around Britain this year despite being told he’d be unlikely to walk again will reach Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on Monday 30th January. He is calling on the local community to join him in the challenge and show their support for young people facing adversity.
Phil, the foun... |
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| 25th January 2012 | FULL STORY  |
| Emmy Award-Winning Costumes from ‘The Tudors’ to go back on display at the Mary Rose Museum | |
Friday 13th January to 15th April 2012
At the Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
The Mary Rose Trust is delighted to again be able to display some of the costumes, which were worn during the final season of the Emmy Award-winning series ‘The Tudors’ starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
The costumes will go on disp... |
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| 17th January 2012 | FULL STORY |
| There’s more to Action Stations than you think… | |
Action Stations at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is now offering special interest tours focusing on the fascinating history of the historic building, Boathouse No. 6.
Lasting approximately two hours, the tours focus on the history of Boathouse No.6, from construction in 1848 until the installation of the present Action Stations a... |
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| 6th January 2012 | FULL STORY |
| The National Museum of the Royal Navy Joined ‘The ONE Show’ For Their Christmas Celebrations! | |
Eagle-eyed viewers of BBC’s ‘The One Show’ on Friday 23rd December would have seen The National Museum of the Royal Navy at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard joining in the Christmas celebrations alongside presenters Chris Evans and Alex Jones and guests David Jason and Bear Grylls, as resident food expert Jay Rayner proudly displayed the muse... |
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| 4th January 2012 | FULL STORY |
| A Full Day Out At Portsmouth Historic Dockyard That Will Stay With You Forever | |
At Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, visitors can feel at first-hand what it was really like to serve and fight on board the ships that shaped Britain’s history – alongside modern warships of the Royal Navy. It’s a full day out that stays with all ages forever.
With the flexibility of a year’s validity on the ticket price for a full ... |
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| 22nd December 2011 | FULL STORY |
| New Learning Manager for Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust | |
Phil Wright, an experienced secondary school history teacher with experience in both school and heritage environments, has joined Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust as Learning Manager.
Having moved from Blackpool City Learning Centre, Phil will have responsibility for enhancing and delivering the learning offer at both Action... |
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| 21st December 2011 | FULL STORY |
| HANDOVER TO 100th COMMANDING OFFICER OF HMS VICTORY | |
Command of HMS Victory, one of the most famous warships in the world, was handed over to its 100th Commanding Officer today, Friday 16 December. Lieutenant Commander Rod Strathern is now at the helm of the ship, which achieved her fame at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
Lt Cdr Strathern, 46 who has a deep interest in military h... |
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| 16th December 2011 | FULL STORY |
| Eighteenth Century Pirate Flag on Display at The National Museum of the Royal Navy | |
The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is currently displaying a genuine “Jolly Roger” Pirate Flag c. 1790, on loan with the kind permission of Mrs Pamela Curry. It is believed that this flag was captured by Admiral Richard Curry somewhere off the coast of North Africa.
Although small, the d... |
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| 13th December 2011 | FULL STORY |
| Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has everything to keep you entertained this Winter | |
Christmas holidays at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard from Saturday 17th December 2011 to Sunday 1st January 2012 will offer the perfect opportunity for visitors to enjoy a day out with indoor activities for those cold winter days.
Visitors can take shelter below decks and discover history at the home of world-famous ships, HMS Vict... |
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| 5th December 2011 | FULL STORY |
| Christmas Cards - Unique Views of HMS Victory and HMS Warrior 1860 | |
With the heavy snowfalls of last winter, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard was once again transformed into a photographer’s dream, allowing the maritime attraction to produce yet another stunning Christmas card. Plus, this time there are 2 designs per pack of 10 cards!
Last year’s photo of HMS Victory looking even more picturesqu... |
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| 30th November 2011 | FULL STORY |
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