Old Portsmouth

RFA Argus and the St Helen Wightlink ferry, January 1993.

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Michelle Towner from Orlaya Floryn Blooms at the Hotwalls Christmas Creative Market

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The 300ft chimneys that once delivered steam from the power station over the city. The former Portsmouth power station from Cambridge Road.

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The Coal Porters at The Square Tower, Old Portsmouth on November 24, 2024

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A packed Southsea beach in 1999. Picture: The News Portsmouth 993673

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sailing off the camber

Sailing off the Camber

Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth leaving Portsmouth on November 4, 2024, for sea trials.

Watch: Spectacular drone footage of HMS Queen Elizabeth leaving city

HMS Queen Elizabeth leaving Portsmouth on November 4, 2024, for sea trials. Families gathered along The Hot Walls to watch her depart.

"Proud" families watch HMS Queen Elizabeth leave Portsmouth

Havant Road, Drayton, Portsmouth in the 1900's

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Mark Kellett with some of his work at the Out of My Mind exhibition at the Round Tower, Old Portsmouth. Picture by Matthew Clark

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HMS Queen Elizabeth leaving Portsmouth on October 21, 2024, as crowds gather at The Round Tower in Old Portsmouth and along The Hot Walls to watch the aircraft carrier leave.

Why HMS Queen Elizabeth is leaving Portsmouth - crowds see her depart

An aerial view of Somers Town Health Centre on October 27, 1973. The News PP4160

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HMS Dauntless leaving Portsmouth ahead of Exercise Strike Warrior, where she will join up with HMS Prince of Wales and other forces in the North Sea.

HMS Dauntless leaves city for major exercise with HMS Prince of Wales

Onlookers at Southsea Beach watching HMS Prince Of Wales being deployed. Picture: Mike Cooter (280924)

8 glorious pictures as giant Royal Navy warship leaves Portsmouth

WATCH: Royal Navy's HMS Prince of Wales cheered off from Portsmouth

HMS Prince of Wales will be going on a major deployment to Scotland, completing Exercise Strike Warrior as part of a UK Carrier Strike Group. Pictured is the carrier returning to Portsmouth on Friday, September 20, 2024.

What time can I see HMS Prince of Wales leave city?
A Royal Navy aircraft carrier will be leaving Portsmouth tomorrow ahead of a major deployment.
Freddie Webb

PS Waverley sailing alongside Portsmouth as she continues her summer season on the south coast.

Watch: World's last seagoing paddle steamer PS Waverley sailing

Imperial War Museum handout dated 1944 of Lieutenant Lionel 'Buster' Crabb, the officer in charge of the Underwater Working Party, pictured in Gibraltar. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday November 16, 2007. Photo credit should read: Imperial War Museum/PA Wire

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HMS Prince of Wales makes her return to Portsmouth after Operational Sea Training in the glorious sunshine.

Watch: HMS Prince of Wales returns home as loved ones welcome her home

French naval vessel FS L'Aigle visiting Portsmouth with BSAM Rhone sailing to city earlier this morning.

Watch: French navy ship L'Aigle sailing to city in lovely sunshine

HMS Iron Duke's return to Portsmouth has been postponed after she shadowed Russian ships in the Dover Strait.

HMS Iron Duke return home after shadowing Russian ships postponed

French naval ships FS L'Aigle and BSAM Rhone will be visiting Portsmouth.

French warships Rhone and L'Aigle to be welcomed to city - when

HMS Prince of Wales will be returning to Portsmouth despite a weather warning being issued. Pictured is her leaving Portsmouth Harbour on September 4.

HMS Prince of Wales to return home despite storm warning - when

Mike Castellano was not too pleased about his car after the Great Storm in October 1987. The News PP4119

Astonishing pictures of the great storm of 1987 that battered Portsmouth

HMS Iron Duke will be returning back to Portsmouth following a busy period of operations. Pictured is the Type 23 frigate sailing into her home port of Portsmouth on July 11, 2024. She set off from Scotland on July 9. Picture: Jake Corben - JC Maritime Photos

HMS Iron Duke to return to city Russian operations - when

Pictured is: People on the Round Tower wave to the MV Resilient Lady Picture: Keith Woodland (140921-33)

Watch: Resilient Lady sails from city as partying passengers wave goodbye

HMS Queen Elizabeth welcomed family members of the ship's company on board, though this sparked an argument on social media.

Social media row sparked by HMS Queen Elizabeth hosting family day
The Royal Navy flagship welcomed family members of the ship’s company aboard her flight deck - sparking an argument on social media.
Freddie Webb

Police wish to speak to these people after a man in a vehicle tried to speak to an 11-year-old boy in Portsmouth. An 80-year-old man was arrested following a suspicious incident near the Camber Docks.

Pensioner arrested on suspicion of inciting boy into sexual activity

HMS Excellent on Whale Island aerial view 1970. Bottom right at her mooring is the Royal Yacht Britannia where she was always located when not in use. The grey ship to the left is HMS Rame Head that was a Canadian ship. She was a training ship later followed by HMS Bristol which still uses the birth to this day. Just above the playing field are the barrack blocks.

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HMS Prince of Wales leaving Portsmouth Harbour on Wednesday afternoon.

Pictured - HMS Prince of Wales

Photos by Alex Shute

Watch: Eye-catching video footage shows HMS Prince of Wales leaving city

HMS Queen Elizabeth leaving Portsmouth on Monday, September 2, 2024 Picture: Habibur Rahman

HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves Portsmouth - In 6 pictures

HMS Queen Elizabeth will leave Portsmouth tomorrow afternoon after returning to the naval base a month ago.

HMS Queen Elizabeth to leave city after returning home recently - when

The Ship and Castle Pub at the Hard has undergone a full redecoration which is due to complete soon, with live music, weekly carvery and is positioned perfectly across from the Historic Dockyard.

Pictured - Sarah Mcmullan. Manager of The Ship and Castle Pub

Photos by Alex Shute

Cherished pub in heart of city undergoes spectacular refurbishment - pictures

Vasco Da Gama (foreground) will be sailing into Portsmouth International Port this weekend as part of a tour around the British Isles.

Stunning cruise ship with heated swimming pool to visit city - when

HMS Medway returning home to Portsmouth on August 15 after spending years away from the naval base. She previously spent time in Gibraltar and the Caribbean.

Watch: HMS Medway returns home after refit and spending years away

HMS Medway will be returning to Portsmouth soon after undergoing a major refit and spending much of that period in Gibraltar. Pictured is the River-class offshore patrol vessel alongside in Curacao in 2021.

HMS Medway to return home following major refit - when

Re-enactment participants at the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Southsea on August 3.

Brilliant display at The Battle of Southsea 150th anniversary - pictures

HMS Prince of Wales leaving Portsmouth on Friday 2nd August 2024

Pictured: View of HMS Prince of Wales going past Spice Island

Picture: Habibur Rahman

HMS Prince of Wales sails up River Clyde on Glen Mallan deployment

HMS Prince of Wales leaves for Scotland - In 7 pictures

HMS Dauntless leaving Portsmouth on August 1 after two previous sailing dates were cancelled. Pictured is a drone shot of the Type 45 destroyer sailing past The Round Tower in Old Portsmouth.

Watch: Incredible drone footage of HMS Dauntless sailing from city

Pictured: Both aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales at the Dockyard, Portsmouth, a view of Portsmouth from Spinnaker Tower on Wednesday 31st July 2024. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Why HMS Prince of Wales is leaving after her sister ship arrives home

HMS Prince of Wales was scheduled to leave Portsmouth for Scotland at 9.55am on Thursday, August 1, 2024, but this has been delayed until 10pm. Pictured is: (left) Richard Middleton with his son George Middleton and their toy poodle Baz (2) who travelled down from Barnsley to see off son and brother Oscar.

Dad travels for miles to see son aboard delayed HMS Prince of Wales

HMS Prince of Wales is due to leave Portsmouth on August 1 after being back in her home port since March. Her sister ship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, recently returned home after spending months in Scotland. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (100724-009)

HMS Prince of Wales scheduled to leave city - when

HMS Queen Elizabeth returned to Portsmouth on July 30 after spending several months in Scotland for repairs. Crowds packed The Round Tower and the Hot Walls to welcome her home.

Watch: HMS Queen Elizabeth's wonderful return home to Portsmouth

Aircraft Carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth on her return in 2022

HMS Queen Elizabeth to return home after repairs made - when

HMS Queen Elizabeth will be returning to Portsmouth soon after a length repair period in Rosyth, Scotland, to fix a propeller shaft misalignment fault. Pictured is the aircraft carrier sailing under the Forth Bridge (Pic: Katielee Arrowsmith/SWNS)

HMS Queen Elizabeth to return home after repairs made - when

A picture of empty sea from The Round Tower in Old Portsmouth, with people waiting to see the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dauntless leave Portsmouth.

HMS Dauntless does not sail as people wait to watch her leave

A full compliment of passengers about to enjoy the heritage service

Extra free Heritage Bus Services to run in Portsmouth during August - when

A planned HMS Dauntless sailing has been cancelled due to “engineering issues”. The Type 45 Destroyer was due to leave Portsmouth today and was listed on the KHM Shipping Movements. Pictured is the vessel returning to Portsmouth in December 2023 following a six month deployment in the Caribbean. Picture: Alex Shute

"Engineering issues" strike HMS Dauntless as planned sailing cancelled

Royal Navy Type 23 frigate sailing from Portsmouth on the morning of July 24. Pictured is the Plymouth-based warship sailing past The Round Tower in Southsea.

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The Lightship, Haslar Marina, Gosport, is a unique and impressive venue you need to visit if you are looking for a quirky dining experience.

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Located at the lower end of Broad Street we see Loader's Temperance Dining Rooms. The bill board outside states that the food is 'As nice as mother makes it'.

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HMS Prince of Wales at Portsmouth Naval Base. The huge aircraft carrier was finally turned around after previous cancellations. Picture: Sarah Standing (110724-1766)

HMS Prince of Wales finally turned around

The bus apron at The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, will be closed for five months while maintenance work is carried out. The bus stops will be moved as a result. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Major changes to transport hub due to repair works and partial closure

HMS Iron Duke sailing into her home port of Portsmouth on July 11, 2024. She set off from Scotland on July 9. Picture: Jake Corben - JC Maritime Photos

Watch: HMS Iron Duke sails into Portsmouth in summer sunshine

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