2022

Read more about the article Funerary and Flora – Ann’s Hill Cemetery
A view of the North Chapel - Ann's Hill Cemetery
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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
Read more about the article HMS MEDUSA – LAST OF HER CLASS
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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
Read more about the article Discovering Alverstoke’s Castle – Motte and Bailey walk
Walk leader Ann Sandall during Mottes & Trenches walk, Gosport Heritage Open Days
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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
Read more about the article DISCOVERING MARTIN SNAPE – GOSPORT’S MOST FAMOUS ARTIST
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.
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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
Read more about the article Royal Clarence Yard part 1
Queen Victoria's own railway station in Royal Clarence Yard, looking southwest. Only a small section of brickwork now remains at the near end.
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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
Read more about the article ASTOUNDING INVENTIONS – HISTORY OF THE HOVERCRAFT
SRN-4 The Princess Anne which crossed the channel on regular ferry services in the 70s
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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
Read more about the article A NEW WALK AROUND THE DARK SIDE OF GOSPORT
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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