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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Portsmouth

 
The Old Customs House image, Touch for more information
By Michael Herrick, July 31, 2018
The Old Customs House
201 United Kingdom, England, Portsmouth — The Old Customs House
The Old Customs House This early 19th century building was the Storekeeper's offices for this site - HM Gunwharf, Portsmouth. It became the Captain's office/HMS Vernon administrative block between 1923 and 1986 when Vernon ceased to be a separate . . . Map (db m123318) HM
202 United Kingdom, England, Portsmouth — The Porter’s Garden
The Garden Today The Porter's Garden covers part of the site of an earlier garden belonging to the Porter's Lodge, which was constructed in 1708 and is the oldest building in the Dockyard. It is the white building opposite the Visitor Centre at . . . Map (db m131297) HM
203 United Kingdom, England, Portsmouth — The Portsmouth Naval Memorial
The Portsmouth Naval Memorial This memorial commemorates officers, ranks and ratings of this Port who died at sea during the wars of 1914 to 1918 and 1939 to 1945. Actions in which they fought are recorded in the registers and on the memorial . . . Map (db m123467) HM
204 United Kingdom, England, Portsmouth — The Ship Anson
In 1665, Charles sent his chief engineer Sir Bernard De Gomme to Portsmouth to commence a major rebuilding programme to create a new dockyard in the Portsea area. His new development created issues with accommodation for the increasing number of . . . Map (db m123048) HM
205 United Kingdom, England, Portsmouth — Thomas Telford
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206 United Kingdom, England, Portsmouth — Victoria Regina
Victoria Regina ER Imperatrix 1837 — 1901 Erected by Public Subscription During the Mayorality of Sir William T. Dupree, And Unveiled on July 8th 1903 by Lady Dupree These Stones Were Laid 19 December 1972 to Mark . . . Map (db m123548) HM
207 United Kingdom, England, Portsmouth — Victory will appear ‘as at Trafalgar’ — Conserving Victory —
HMS Victory was taken out of service in 1812 and remained in Portsmouth Harbour until 1922, when the ship was moved into the Royal Naval Dockyard amid fears for her deteriorating condition. The Admiralty Board ordered that Victory . . . Map (db m122731) HM
208 United Kingdom, England, Portsmouth — Warrior – the ultimate deterrent
Fitting Out The morning after her launch, Warrior was towed to the Victoria Dock basin, where Penn's of Greenwich installed the most powerful machinery ever put in a warship. With the engines and boilers in place the masts were then lowered . . . Map (db m123169) HM
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209 United Kingdom, England, Portsmouth — Workers Memorial Day
28th April Workers Memorial Day This Stone is Dedicated to All Workers Who Have Suffered Illness, Injury, Death or Been Killed As a Consequence of Their Work “Remember the Dead and Fight for the Living” Workers Memorial . . . Map (db m123262) HM

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