News in January 2012

Phil Packer brings inspiration to young people of Portsmouth on his epic 2012-mile walk and seeks community support
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...
25th January 2012 FULL STORY View Full Story 
Emmy Award-Winning Costumes from ‘The Tudors’ to go back on display at the Mary Rose Museum
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...
17th January 2012 FULL STORY View Full Story 
There’s more to Action Stations than you think…
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...
6th January 2012 FULL STORY View Full Story 
The National Museum of the Royal Navy Joined ‘The ONE Show’ For Their Christmas Celebrations!
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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