Brewing and the Royal Navy
Have you ever wondered why there were so many brewers and pubs in Gosport? Do you know what…
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August 9, 2022
Victorian Railway Pier at Stokes Bay
The Abandoned Stokes Bay railway station – Gosport’s Victorian railway
Hampshire has been home to a number of railway stations that are now sadly no longer in service…
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August 8, 2022
GOSPORT’S VERY OWN HOLLYWOOD HERO
THE BOB ANDERSON STORY Did you know that Gosport was once home to a Hollywood stuntman responsible for…
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August 7, 2022
A view of the North Chapel - Ann's Hill Cemetery
Funerary and Flora – Ann’s Hill Cemetery
As England’s population grew there was a need for more places to bury our dead. Each church’s graveyard…
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August 6, 2022
HMS MEDUSA – LAST OF HER CLASS
On the morning of 5th June 1944 the small yet powerful HMS Medusa set off from Portland on…
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August 5, 2022
Walk leader Ann Sandall during Mottes & Trenches walk, Gosport Heritage Open Days
Discovering Alverstoke’s Castle – Motte and Bailey walk
Did you know that Gosport had a castle? Do you know where its remains are located? Read on….…
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August 4, 2022
The view of Harbour Row is an oil on canvas, dating from about 1910
Harbour Row was a row of Georgian boat sheds and wharves that looked out over the harbour and would now be on the site of Aldi’s car park.
DISCOVERING MARTIN SNAPE – GOSPORT’S MOST FAMOUS ARTIST
Martin Snape was born at Spring Garden Cottage, just a stone’s throw outside of the historic town ramparts,…
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August 3, 2022
COUNTDOWN TO BOOKING – GOSPORT HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
Only 18 days to go for you to book your tickets on the 28 bookable events we have…
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August 2, 2022
VISIT OUR STAND AT THE PROVINCIAL BUS RALLY, GOSPORT – Stokes Bay
PROVINCIAL BUS RALLY, GOSPORT - Stokes Bay 7 August 1000-1630 This year Gosport Heritage Open Days shall again…
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August 1, 2022
THE ASTOUNDING INVENTION THAT OPENED UP SEA EXPLORATION
John Deane's Diving Helmet In 1823 John Deane, who has since become known as the Infernal Diver, patented…
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July 31, 2022
IS THIS THE MOST FAMOUS MILITARY HOSPITAL IN BRITAIN?
The History of Royal Haslar Hospital, Gosport For over 250 years the Royal Haslar Hospital has provided medical…
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July 30, 2022
Royal Clarence Yard part 2
Following on from our post yesterday about Queen Victoria’s connection to Royal Clarence Yard, today’s blog delves into…
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July 29, 2022