News in June 2012

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Attractions To Benefit From The Catalyst Endowment Programme
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Attractions To Benefit From The Catalyst Endowment Programme Issued 20th June 2012   The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) and the Mary Rose Trust in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are delighted to have both been awarded a combined £6millon from the Heritage Lottery Fund through the Catalyst Endowment programme to assist with fund-raising to help secure the long-term futures of both H...
20th June 2012 FULL STORY View Full Story 
The National Museum Of The Royal Navy Get The Navy And The Nation Knitting!
The National Museum Of The Royal Navy Get The Navy And The Nation Knitting! The National Museum of the Royal Navy is bringing out the buttons, manning the sewing machines and making ready those knitting needles as they are re-establishing the Department for Knitted Garments for the Royal Navy! The community art project will involve getting the Navy and the nation knitting, sewing and felting. The Museum together ...
20th June 2012 FULL STORY View Full Story 
Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day Saturday 30th June 2012 - 12.30pm-4.30pm National Museum of the Royal Navy at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard   The National Museum of the Royal Navy at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard will once again be celebrating Armed Forces Day with a series of FREE events looking at the Armed Forces throughout the years from the Second World W...
19th June 2012 FULL STORY View Full Story 
HMS Warrior 1860 – 25 Years Since Portsmouth Homecoming!
HMS Warrior 1860 – 25 Years Since Portsmouth Homecoming! Twenty-Five years ago this Saturday (16th June, 2012) HMS Warrior 1860 completed her exciting journey from Hartlepool following an extensive restoration to her former glory, as she came to rest as an iconic landmark at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.   On Friday 12th June 1987, Warrior left Hartlepool to begin her journey home. Her f...
15th June 2012 FULL STORY View Full Story 
A memorable summer of activities at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard!
A memorable summer of activities at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard! Tuesday 24th July – Sunday 2nd September 2012   Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is encouraging visitors to engage with their history this summer and come face to face with the fascinating artefacts, ships, stories and people that helped shape our nation’s history.   Home to the world-famous ships HMS Victory and HMS Warrior 18...
12th June 2012 FULL STORY View Full Story 
Families Can Enjoy A Really Royal Day Out at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Families Can Enjoy A Really Royal Day Out at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Families can enjoy a really royal day out at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this half-term, with an action packed itinerary of fun, events and activities!   A special microsite www.historicdockyard.co.uk/family will guide families to an unforgettable day out with details of a money-saving offer and everything needed from planning a ...
1st June 2012 FULL STORY View Full Story 
New Chief Executive for Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
New Chief Executive for Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is pleased to announce the appointment of Lincoln Clarke as its Chief Executive from September.   Lincoln joins the Trust, which oversees the visitor welcome, marketing, PR, events and advanced sales on behalf of the main attractions within the Historic Dockyard, from The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, St...
1st June 2012 FULL STORY View Full Story 
HMS Warrior 1860 Staff Member To Sing For The Queen!
HMS Warrior 1860 Staff Member To Sing For The Queen! Whilst people all across the country will be celebrating this year’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, one member of staff will be getting a little closer than most.   Lauren Bray, Special Events Assistant on HMS Warrior 1860 at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, is a member of Portsmouth Military Wives Choir and has been fortunate enough t...
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