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The Media Centre provides an extensive archive of news relating to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for media use and syndication.

If you would like to contact the press office, please either call 02392 894558 or e-mail jacquie.shaw@historicdockyard.co.uk


Lost dog returns home…after nearly 500 years!
11th March 2010
 
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard’s New Recruits Celebrate British Tourism Week
10th March 2010
 
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Celebrate British Tourism Week
8th March 2010
 
SPECIAL OFFER FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS - Discover the Dockyard for just £5!
2nd March 2010
 
Hunt Your History at Navy Days 2010
24th February 2010
 
Wedding Fair On Board HMS Warrior 1860
17th February 2010
 
Star Attractions Lined Up For Navy Days 2010!
16th February 2010
 
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has fantastic new displays and a range of events for Half-Term
12th February 2010
 
‘Sea Life’ beyond the doors of Portsmouth’s museums and libraries as they take to the road!
11th February 2010
 
Did This Man Sink The Mary Rose?
10th February 2010
 
Last Operational World War II Motor Boats Saved For The Nation
9th February 2010
 
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard sailing the BBC airwaves over the weekend!
8th February 2010
 
The Hero Inside – Photographic Exhibition
4th February 2010
 
Arthur Smith Spends the Night on HMS Victory for BBC’s THE ONE SHOW
3rd February 2010
 
150 Years of Steam and Speed in Celebration at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
28th January 2010
 
Captain Scott - Antarctic Explorer, covered in snow once more
25th January 2010
 
The BOND Continues for Portsmouth and the Great South Run
22nd January 2010
 
The Mary Rose Museum and Royal Naval Museum feature in BBC’s A History of the World
18th January 2010
 
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to star in new BBC Documentary Series
13th January 2010
 
HMS Victory came to No2 Dry Dock in Portsmouth 88 Years Ago
11th January 2010
 
Wintry scenes in the Historic Dockyard
6th January 2010
 
Sweden Calling!
18th December 2009
 
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to star in BBC2’s Oz and Hugh Drink to Christmas
16th December 2009
 
When Greyhound met HMS Warrior 1860…
15th December 2009
 
Wreck the halls…
11th December 2009
 
Flash Bang Wallop, What A Picture as British Legend Visits Royal Naval Museum
9th December 2009
 
The ‘Nellies’ Celebrate ‘Their Past, Your Future’ Project at the Royal Naval Museum
8th December 2009
 
Henry VIII: Man and Monarch at the Mary Rose Museum
4th December 2009
 
10th Anniversary of the Victorian Festival of Christmas – “Best in recent years!”
4th December 2009
 
Red Carpet Event at the Royal Naval Museum for Special Film Premiere
23rd November 2009
 
It’s The Final Countdown…
20th November 2009
 
Mary Rose Day in Oklahoma City!
13th November 2009
 
Exclusive Weekend Offered For Fans Of Naval Novelist
12th November 2009
 
Joint Historic Dockyard/Spinnaker Tower Ticket offers public a winter warmer
4th November 2009
 
Science Museum Comes To Portsmouth
3rd November 2009
 
Royal Navy and Royal Air Force Join Forces for Special Performance
29th October 2009
 
Gift-Wrapped Memories at the Victorian Festival of Christmas
27th October 2009
 
Another VICTORY for Great Britain at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
26th October 2009
 
A Fun Half-Term at the Historic Dockyard for Buoys and Ghouls!
25th October 2009
 
Great South Runner Receives Special Number
22nd October 2009
 
Flying the Flag for Trafalgar Day
20th October 2009
 
Captain Climbs For Victory
19th October 2009
 
Nelson's Chair - A Conservation Victory
15th October 2009
 
Unseen Tudor Artefacts Encourage New Crew to Secure Mary Rose’s Future
12th October 2009
 
The Mary Rose Annual Anniversary Lectures Celebrate 30 Years of the Mary Rose Trust
1st October 2009
 
Customer Service Celebrated At Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
29th September 2009
 
Public Launch of The National Museum of the Royal Navy
18th September 2009
 
Royal Naval Museum acquires 'scrimshaw' revealing African role in suppression of slave trade
16th September 2009
 
Rolf Harris: My Visit to the Mary Rose - Amazing ...
8th September 2009
 
HMS Warrior 1860 celebrates 30th Re-Birthday!
3rd September 2009
 
Final stages of preserving the Mary Rose for all time are about to get underway
1st September 2009
 
Mary Rose Trust Gets Top Marks For Educational Visits
24th August 2009
 
The Mary Rose is a must-see this summer before she is withdrawn, temporarily, from view
19th August 2009
 
Heroic Lord Nelson faces facts
3rd August 2009
 
Budding scuba divers encouraged to ‘Try Dive’ outside the Mary Rose Museum
28th July 2009
 
Military Power Boats Speed In To Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
23rd July 2009
 
HMS Warrior 1860 Quartermaster receives commendation
21st July 2009
 
Lights, Camera, Action Stations! Re-launch of No6. Cinema
9th July 2009
 
Heart-rending letter from survivor of HMS Victoria to be displayed in the Royal Naval Museum
7th July 2009
 
Royal Navy's newest warship opens up to visitors at Royal Navy Past And Present
6th July 2009
 
Winning Joy for the Mary Rose Trust
1st July 2009
 
Hampshire sails into new Mary Rose partnership
30th June 2009
 
A Dinner Celebration in Tudor style at the Mary Rose Museum
26th June 2009
 
Mary Rose Trust jubilant as Heritage Lottery Fund gives green light to new museum
24th June 2009
 
Victorian Festival of Christmas with a ‘Twist’!
23rd June 2009
 
Celebrating the First Armed Forces Day at the Royal Naval Museum
22nd June 2009
 
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard’s Industrial Heritage Display
17th June 2009
 
Ground-breaking science study programme gets support with three-year grant for the Mary Rose Trust
17th June 2009
 
Carrier Strike Takes Flight at Action Stations
16th June 2009
 
HMS Victory Evening Anniversary Tours and Daytime Talks
12th June 2009
 
Father’s Day At Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
9th June 2009
 
HMS Warrior 1860 Is Looking After Her Figure For Summer
4th June 2009
 
Visit Portsmouth launch outdoor advertising campaign at London Waterloo
28th May 2009
 
Opening of Family Area at the Royal Naval Museum
27th May 2009
 
Flags Of Fun This May Half-Term At The Mary Rose Museum
27th May 2009
 
Blazing Saddles at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
26th May 2009
 
Historic Dockyard is ‘Portsmouth’s blockbuster attraction’ in the Lonely Planet’s Great Britain Guidebook published today
21st May 2009
 
Isle of Man pupils stage Hearts of Oak play at HMS Victory
20th May 2009
 
The Mary Rose Trust Is Shortlisted For The 2nd Year Running For A Major International Award
18th May 2009
 
Success for Celebration of Steam 2009
11th May 2009
 
Last chance to buy your tickets for May’s biggest event – Celebration of Steam
5th May 2009
 
Royal Navy's newest warship opens up to visitors
29th April 2009
 
Property Trust in final stage to secure Explosion! Museum
20th April 2009
 
Easter Holiday activities for all the family
2nd April 2009
 
Video guide for hard of hearing
23rd March 2009
 
Mums, come and sample some free wine and chocolate in a delightful Tudor setting this Mother’s Day…
16th March 2009
 
Henry VIII and friends will be wearing their red noses to support Comic Relief
12th March 2009
 
6 must-see attractions for 1 great price!
9th March 2009
 
The Royal Naval Museum welcomes a new collection of personal artefacts belonging to the ‘Baker Soldier Sailor’
5th March 2009
 
Preparations in place for a "staycation" summer
27th February 2009
 
Come and see the Mary Rose before she is temporarily withdrawn from view
25th February 2009
 
Last chance to buy 'early bird' tickets for Steam
19th February 2009
 
Great news for the Mary Rose
16th February 2009
 
Be my Valentine, Your Majesty!
12th February 2009
 
Family days out this February half term
5th February 2009
 
Snow makes for great photos
2nd February 2009
 
Take a Harbour Tour this weekend to see HMS Daring
28th January 2009
 
Simon shines at Great South Run Launch
22nd January 2009
 
A bigger and better 'Celebration of Steam' set for May
12th January 2009
 
Sad loss of Museum Director
5th January 2009
 
Christmas is wrapped up at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
15th December 2008
 
Tea Rooms win hospitality award
1st December 2008
 
A taster of entertainment for the Christmas Festival
25th November 2008
 
Speculation rises about what really sank the Mary Rose...
20th November 2008
 
Poppy Man pays Remembrance visit
10th November 2008
 
It's even cheaper to visit Portsmouth's top two!
3rd November 2008
 
Free Preview Visits as part of Voyage East Celebrations
27th October 2008
 
Bupa Great South Run
23rd October 2008
 
Lanterns and fireworks hail finale
13th October 2008
 
Lecture programme commemorates raising of the Mary Rose
30th September 2008
 
Model Boats support Cultural Olympiad
24th September 2008
 
PUSH 4 Culture
23rd September 2008
 
Early Bird Gets... 10% Discount
15th September 2008
 
Exclusive free tours reveal fascinating secrets of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
26th August 2008
 
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays wins Arts Council Award
8th August 2008
 
Navys’s Summer Extravaganza Draws Big Crowds
28th July 2008
 
Countdown to Meet Your Navy
23rd July 2008
 
Pompey Expects!
18th July 2008
 
Historic Dockyard welcomes visiting Anglican Bishops
15th July 2008
 
The Vikings have arrived at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
11th July 2008
 
Rare opportunity to step on board a Viking longship at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
30th June 2008
 
Falkland Heroes inspires radio broadcasting win for UK Journalist
24th June 2008
 
Lights of Historic Dockyard guide charity walkers on their way.
19th June 2008
 
Volunteering to be topic of free talk at the Mary Rose Museum
16th June 2008
 
Mary Rose Museum receives nationally recognised Family Friendly Award
3rd June 2008
 
May half term activities to inspire and entertain at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
12th May 2008
 
Families to meet classic children’s character during Celebration of Steam at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
6th May 2008
 
‘Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy’ opens window onto real-life experiences of the Navy’s people.
30th April 2008
 
Starring role for HMS Warrior 1860 in “How to look good naked.”
28th April 2008
 
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard embraces ideas and innovation during Museum and Galleries Month
21st April 2008
 
Easter School Holidays at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard offers assorted programme of events
1st April 2008
 
New loyalty scheme announced at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
26th March 2008
 
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard welcomes newest venture
17th March 2008
 
HERE COMES THE BIGGEST NAVY SHOW SINCE TRAFALGAR 200
14th February 2008
 
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard offers a host of ‘things to do’ for all the family over the half term holidays
12th February 2008
 
Blockbuster link to Portsmouth Museum
5th February 2008
 
Mary Rose saved for the nation by £21 million from Heritage Lottery Fund
25th January 2008
 
Decision due this week on grant for Mary Rose from the Heritage Lottery Fund
18th January 2008
 
Treat for local residents as two of Portsmouth’s top attractions offer joint ticket deal
2nd January 2008
 
Visitors invited to take part in festive activities at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
13th December 2007
 
Historic Dockyard triumphs in online poll
4th December 2007
 
POPULAR TV PRESENTER TO ATTEND SIGNING AT A VICTORIAN FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS
27th November 2007
 
HMS Warrior 1860 faces a mission with a difference as Father Christmas’s sleigh breaks down
21st November 2007
 
Historic Dockyard joins Spinnaker Tower in joint ticket deal
5th November 2007
 
Visitors to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard discover history, culture and scary ‘goings on’ during half term
22nd October 2007
 
TRAFALGAR DAY CEREMONY 2007
17th October 2007
 
Visitors to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard discover history, culture and scary ‘goings on’ during half term
15th October 2007
 
25th anniversary of raising of the Mary Rose highlights exciting future
11th October 2007
 
Podium finish for Victory in TV vote
18th September 2007
 
800 year history of the people who lived and worked in the Dockyard brought to life at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
7th September 2007
 
Accolades for Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
2nd August 2007
 
Model boat displays at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard embody Britain’s maritime history
31st July 2007
 
Rare Mary Rose sword goes on display
26th July 2007
 
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard invites visitors to join in a programme of family entertainment during summer holidays
16th July 2007
 
Joint statement on proposed Portsmouth Football Club development
16th July 2007
 
Mary Rose Trust submits new bid to Heritage Lottery Fund
28th June 2007
 
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard celebrates cultural legacy of Africa
15th June 2007
 
25th Anniversary of the Raising of the Mary Rose celebrated with battefield tours
11th June 2007
 
BIRTHDAY LUNCH FOR VETERAN IN HMS VICTORY
6th June 2007
 
German Navy collect historic ship’s bell on anniversary of Battle of Jutland
4th June 2007
 
TV Historian champions Mary Rose bid for new museum
22nd May 2007
 
Visitors to experience The Royal Navy as past and present combine
17th May 2007
 
Mary Rose Chief Executive publishes intimate insight into Falklands War.
30th April 2007
 
Chasing Freedom brings unique, unseen images of the Slave Trade to light at the Royal Naval Museum
30th April 2007
 
Statement on proposed Portsmouth Football Club stadium
25th April 2007
 
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard celebrates the legacy of ‘people’ during
17th April 2007
 
Visitors to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard have the opportunity to vote three great warships as Britai
12th April 2007
 
Historic cross of nails – a symbol of hope and survival – to go on display as part of Royal Naval Museum
2nd April 2007
 
Major Exhibition provides visitors with an opportunity to reflect upon anniversary of the Falklands War
26th March 2007
 
Hampshire's top attractions launch new tourism drive in the shadow of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard’s HMS Warrior 1860 and the Spinnaker Tower.
23rd March 2007
 
Royal Naval Museum to be centre-stage in south’s commemorations of abolition of slave trade
20th March 2007
 

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