News in July 2007

Model boat displays at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard embody Britain’s maritime history
Model boat displays at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard embody Britain’s maritime history Following the success of the inaugural Model Boat Weekend last year, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard will once again play host to a fasinating display of model boats.         Dating from the days of the nineteenth century West African Squadron to the Falklands Conflict, model boats will be on display&nbs...
31st July 2007 FULL STORY View Full Story 
Rare Mary Rose sword goes on display
Rare Mary Rose sword goes on display Twenty five years after it was retrieved from the bed of the Solent from the Mary Rose, a rare 16th century basket-hilted sword has been put on display for the first time.   The Right Worshipful The Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Councillor Mike Blake officially opened the display of the basket-hilted sword, arguably one of the mos...
26th July 2007 FULL STORY View Full Story 
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard invites visitors to join in a programme of family entertainment during summer holidays
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard invites visitors to join in a programme of family entertainment during summer holidays Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is hosting a full programme of activities throughout the summer holidays to ensure that visitors of all ages get the most out of their visit. There will be a puppet show, storytelling, children’s workshops, street performance and live music in and around the world famous warships, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 186...
16th July 2007 FULL STORY View Full Story 
Joint statement on proposed Portsmouth Football Club development
JOINT PRESS STATEMENT BY PORTSMOUTH NAVAL BASE PROPERTY TRUST AND PORTSMOUTH HISTORIC DOCKYARD LTD   The Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ship and museum trusts welcome the concept of some sort of development to regenerate the area between Gunwharf Quays and the Dockyard, which is at present a run-down and neglected part of the exi...
16th July 2007 FULL STORY View Full Story