Today in Gosport’s Past

Today in Gosport's Past:-  on 8 October 1844, Prince Albert travelled to Gosport by train to greet Louis…

Today in Gosport's Past:- on 11 October 1982, Henry VIII's flagship "Mary Rose" was brought to the surface…

Today in Gosport's Past:-  on 8 November 1866, Stoke Road railway station was renamed Gosport Road. The station…

Today in Gosport's Past:-  on 7 November 1812, Nelson's flagship HMS "Victory" was moored at Gosport - the…

Today in Gosport's Past:-  on 5 November 1910, local entrepreneur Vic Hutfield put his monplane up for sale…

Today in Gosport's Past:- on 12 October 1817, HMS "Trincomalee" was launched in the Wadia Shipyards, Bombay, India.…

Today in Gosport's Past:- on 14 October 1938, the new bridge carrying Anns Hill Road over the railway…

Today in Gosport's Past:- on 25 October 1934, Lee on Solent airfield opened for business. From 30th July…

Today in Gosport's Past:-  on 30 October 1982, the Ritz cinema closed for the second time in its…

A DAY IN GOSPORT's PAST (by Dave Rowland) :-  on 1 November 1865, a railway station was opened…

Today in Gosport's Past:-  on 18th July 1914, King George V was at the Spithead Fleet Review, which…