News in April 2008

‘Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy’ opens window onto real-life experiences of the Navy’s people.
‘Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy’ opens window onto real-life experiences of the Navy’s people. A new special exhibition which opens a window onto the real experiences of the Navy’s people opens at the Royal Naval Museum, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard from Saturday 26th April.   ‘Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy’ captures images and testimonies of the people of the Navy in combat and under stress, doing their day-to-d...
30th April 2008 FULL STORY View Full Story 
Starring role for HMS Warrior 1860 in “How to look good naked.”
Starring role for HMS Warrior 1860 in “How to look good naked.”   Portsmouth’s well-known Victorian warship HMS Warrior 1860 plays an unusual and starring role in this week’s “How to look good naked” on Channel 4 as popular TV host Gok Wan uses Queen Victoria’s famous ship as a venue for an extraordinary wardrobe clear-out.   Fans of the programme, due to be broadcast on Tuesday 29th at ...
28th April 2008 FULL STORY View Full Story 
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard embraces ideas and innovation during Museum and Galleries Month
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard embraces ideas and innovation during Museum and Galleries Month Inspirational ideas are to be the focus of attention at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard in support of the national initiative Museum and Galleries Month taking place from 1st May – 31st May which has the theme of Ideas and Innovation.   Taking advantage of the Historic Dockyard’s vast heritage, visitors will have the opportunity to di...
21st April 2008 FULL STORY View Full Story 
Easter School Holidays at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard offers assorted programme of events
Easter School Holidays at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard offers assorted programme of events The Easter school holidays at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are packed with entertainment for visitors of all ages and interests, with a programme ranging from storytelling, games to arts and crafts and even a Royal Bengal Tiger.   Visitors can also sample the new eating experience ‘The Georgian at Antiques Storehouse.’   &nb...
1st April 2008 FULL STORY View Full Story