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
Queen Victoria's own railway station in Royal Clarence Yard, looking southwest. Only a small section of brickwork now remains at the near end.
Royal Clarence Yard part 1
Queen Victoria at Royal Clarence Yard Did you know that Queen Victoria has a special link to Gosport…
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July 28, 2022
SRN-4 The Princess Anne which crossed the channel on regular ferry services in the 70s
ASTOUNDING INVENTIONS – HISTORY OF THE HOVERCRAFT
Did you know that the first Hovercraft had its maiden journey in the Solent by Gosport? After working…
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July 27, 2022
A NEW WALK AROUND THE DARK SIDE OF GOSPORT
This year our researchers have been busy creating an experience in the dark side of Gosport’s history. This…
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July 26, 2022
Exploring Holland 1, the first ever submarine commissioned by the Royal Navy, Credit NMRN
GOSPORT HERITAGE OPEN DAYS ANNOUNCES 60 FREE EVENTS THIS YEAR – 20 of which are new
This year’s Heritage Open Days features 23 new, interesting events coming for Gosport residents and visitors to enjoy.…
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July 25, 2022
You’ll see more of us
As we build up to this year's Festival you'll be seeing a lot more of us out and…
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July 24, 2022
12+ FUN EVENTS FOR YOUR FAMILY
2022 has got some fascinating events. Some are linked to Gosport’s Astounding Inventions, others are favourites such as…
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July 23, 2022
OVER 23 NEW EVENTS THIS YEAR!
Please put 0930 on 20 August 2022 in your diary now, as this is when you can go…
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July 22, 2022