Local heritage related events and information. Please check back regularly for new items.
Haslar Moments
You may well recall that Haslar Heritage Group are involved in the proposed publication of a new book – working title Haslar Moments. Were you a patient, staff, visitor, married in St Luke’s etc. etc. Then Haslar Heritage Group wish to hear of your memories …
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Gosport Marine Festival 2017
Gosport Marine Festival 2017 It is a free community event aimed at showing residents of the Gosport peninsula and surrounding areas the wonderful opportunities on and in the water. 10am – 5pm Saturday 27th May 2017 More details at >>> http://gosportmarinefestival.org.uk/
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The Jutland Legacy Conference
In 1916, the Battle of Jutland was fought over 36 hours. Both sides claimed victory in what was considered the defining naval battle of the First World War. Yet even today, the results and aftermath of the battle are still being debated. Find out more …
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We pay tribute to PAT EDWARDS
We pay tribute to PAT EDWARDS who has sadly died after a short illness. Her funeral will be at Portchester Crematorium, at 12 noon on Thursday 11 May. Pat will be known by many visitors to Heritage Open Days in Gosport as she had for years …
Read MoreUnveiling – The Deane Helmet at the Diving Museum
Unveiling – The Deane Helmet is classed as a National Treasure. It is the world’s first successful diving helmet and dates from the early 1820s. The Historic Diving Society are extremely proud to have it in their museum in Gosport, on loan from The Science …
Read MoreBadge Evening Visits at Royal Navy Submarine Museum
BADGE EVENING VISITS at Royal Navy Submarine Museum Events held on evenings to suit your group. £4.80 per young person. Must be booked via daniel.ball@nmrn.org.uk 023 9272 7564
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The Explosive weekend at Gosport
A fun-filled weekend of science and explosions awaits you this Summer on 5th – 6th August. The Explosive Weekend is a new event taking place at Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower in Gosport. See Wonderstruck perform their amazing show “Bang! The science of movie FX” …
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Diving museum to put world’s first diving helmet on display
The Diving Museum believes it will attract visitors from across the world when it puts the very first diving helmet on display. Gosport Diving Museum, on Stokes Bay Road, is in the process of getting the artefact from the Science Museum on a three-year loan. …
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