News in December 2011

A Full Day Out At Portsmouth Historic Dockyard That Will Stay With You Forever
A Full Day Out At Portsmouth Historic Dockyard That Will Stay With You Forever At Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, visitors can feel at first-hand what it was really like to serve and fight on board the ships that shaped Britain’s history – alongside modern warships of the Royal Navy. It’s a full day out that stays with all ages forever.   With the flexibility of a year’s validity on the ticket price for a full ...
22nd December 2011 FULL STORY View Full Story 
New Learning Manager for Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust
New Learning Manager for Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust Phil Wright, an experienced secondary school history teacher with experience in both school and heritage environments, has joined Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust as Learning Manager.   Having moved from Blackpool City Learning Centre, Phil will have responsibility for enhancing and delivering the learning offer at both Action...
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HANDOVER TO 100th COMMANDING OFFICER OF HMS VICTORY
HANDOVER TO 100th COMMANDING OFFICER OF HMS VICTORY Command of HMS Victory, one of the most famous warships in the world, was handed over to its 100th Commanding Officer today, Friday 16 December. Lieutenant Commander Rod Strathern is now at the helm of the ship, which achieved her fame at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.   Lt Cdr Strathern, 46 who has a deep interest in military h...
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Eighteenth Century Pirate Flag on Display at The National Museum of the Royal Navy
Eighteenth Century Pirate Flag on Display at  The National Museum of the Royal Navy The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is currently displaying a genuine “Jolly Roger” Pirate Flag c. 1790, on loan with the kind permission of Mrs Pamela Curry. It is believed that this flag was captured by Admiral Richard Curry somewhere off the coast of North Africa.   Although small, the d...
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has everything to keep you entertained this Winter
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has everything to keep you entertained this Winter Christmas holidays at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard from Saturday 17th December 2011 to Sunday 1st January 2012 will offer the perfect opportunity for visitors to enjoy a day out with indoor activities for those cold winter days.   Visitors can take shelter below decks and discover history at the home of world-famous ships, HMS Vict...
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