News in July 2008

Navys’s Summer Extravaganza Draws Big Crowds
Navys’s Summer Extravaganza Draws Big Crowds Around 35,000 visitors flocked to a sun-drenched Portsmouth Naval Base for the three-day Meet Your Navy extravaganza which ended on Sunday.   Organisers say the wide variety of attractions and displays plus the fine weather combined to make the event such a success.   Eleven Royal Navy ships – including aircraft carrier HMS ...
28th July 2008 FULL STORY View Full Story 
Countdown to Meet Your Navy
Countdown to Meet Your Navy Prepare to be amazed this weekend as Portsmouth Naval Base launches its long awaited summer spectacular, Meet Your Navy.   The three day event is sure to wow the crowds as Portsmouth Naval Base plays host to visiting ships, dazzling displays and a full programme of music and entertainment.   Thousands of visitors are expecte...
23rd July 2008 FULL STORY View Full Story 
Pompey Expects!
Pompey Expects! The unlikely alliance of two major events the FA Cup and the Battle of Trafalgar was famously captured by the Portsmouth News as an innovative image on their front page on Saturday 17th May,  the same day that Harry Redknapp marched his team to glory in the FA Cup Final at Wembley.   The Royal Naval Museum gratefully received...
18th July 2008 FULL STORY View Full Story 
Historic Dockyard welcomes visiting Anglican Bishops
Historic Dockyard welcomes visiting Anglican Bishops Anglican Bishops from Ghana and the United States will be given a special tour of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The tour is part of their 5 day stay in the Diocese. During their afternoon visit on July 15th, they will enjoy lunch in the Captain’s cabin onboard HMS Warrior 1860 and then tour both Warrior and HMS Victory.  Of part...
15th July 2008 FULL STORY View Full Story 
The Vikings have arrived at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
The Vikings have arrived at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard The Vikings have arrived at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.  From Friday 11 – Sunday 13 July, there will be a rare opportunity for visitors to step on board a Viking longship, the Sea Stallion, as it makes its only mainland UK stopover on its voyage around the south of England, from Ireland to Denmark.   The Sea Stallion, w...
11th July 2008 FULL STORY View Full Story