| Museum of Naval Firepower Re-ignites! | |
In October 2009, Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust completed the acquisition of Priddy’s Hard and ‘Explosion!’ - Museum of Naval Firepower - from Gosport Borough Council. Now, the organisation which also owns Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on lease from the MOD, has united both sides of the harbour with the re-launch of Ex... |
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| 28th May 2010 | FULL STORY  |
| The Real Message in the Bottle - Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth | |
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is expecting an increased interest in HMS Victory this summer, following the unveiling of Yinka Shonibare’s Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle, commissioned by the Mayor of London for the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square. The work will highlight the square's history from Monday 24th May 2010, for an eight... |
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| 24th May 2010 | FULL STORY |
| ‘KING’-SIZE Portrait Goes On Display | |
Inspired by a visit to the Mary Rose Museum, Year 5 pupils from the Western Church of England Primary School in Winchester created a ‘king-size’ picture of Henry VIII, as part of a major project on the Tudors. The Mary Rose Trust was so inspired that it decided to display the artwork on the hoardings at the construction site for the new M... |
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| 20th May 2010 | FULL STORY |
| Museum of Naval Power re-ignites! | |
May Bank Holiday Weekend
In October 2009, Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust completed the acquisition of Priddy’s Hard and ‘Explosion!’ - Museum of Naval Firepower - from Gosport Borough Council. Now, the organisation which also owns Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on lease from the MOD, will unite both sides of the harbour when it re-la... |
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| 17th May 2010 | FULL STORY |
| Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Supporting Pompey in the FA Cup Final | |
All eyes will be on Wembley on Saturday (15th May 2010) when Portsmouth take on Chelsea in the FA Cup Final and the Historic Dockyard will be flying flags in true ceremonial style to support.
The iconic HMS Victory that once flew the signal under Admiral Lord Nelson’s command ‘England Expects’, will be flying the signal ‘Pompey ... |
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| 13th May 2010 | FULL STORY |
| Northern Ireland Prison Service Pipes and Drums Perform At Portsmouth Historic Dockyard | |
On Tuesday (11th May) at 12noon – 1pm (1 hour performance), the Northern Ireland Prison Service Pipes and Drums followed in the footsteps of the Royal Marines Band and performed in the Starboard Arena of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard; under the magnificent gaze of HMS Victory. They then marched down the site to play before&n... |
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| 10th May 2010 | FULL STORY |
| No volcano in sight but plenty of steam at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard | |
Unlike the current news headlines, the effects of steam and travel are being celebrated at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and there will be no fear of being stranded from Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th May!
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard’s Celebration of Steam is a two day event, where visitors will be transported into the wonderful world... |
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| 6th May 2010 | FULL STORY |
