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Pictures of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

in the town of Portsmouth, in the county of Hampshire

About Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

One of the favourite attractions to visit in Southern England is Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, home to some of the most famous ships in history, such as Henry VIII's favourite ship The Mary Rose, and the Royal Navy's most famous warship - HMS Victory, and HMS Warrior - Britain's first iron-hulled, armoured battleship. Add to this the fascinating Mary Rose Museum, The Royal Naval Museum, and the new interactive attraction Action Stations and you have one of the best days out in the whole of the UK

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Spinnaker Tower

Portsmouth (324 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire

(1.0 miles, 1.5 km)

When Henry V issued the order that effectively founded the British Navy in 1415, little could he have envisaged how the sterling deeds of centuries would add lustre to the little.....

Southsea, Hampshire

Southsea (83 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire

(1.8 miles, 2.8 km, direction SE)

History records that this is the place where Henry VIII's flag ship "Mary Rose" sank in front of the mighty castle built by the king as one of a chain of defensive fortresses to.....

Ryde Town, Isle of Wight

Ryde (41 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight

(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction SW)

One of the Island's most popular resorts and is situated on the north-east coast. The town is the first port of call from the mainland on the south-east side...

Flamingo Park, Seaview, Isle of Wight

Seaview (1 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Wight

(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction S)

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Hayling Island

Hayling Island (26 Pictures)

in the county of Hampshire

(5.9 miles, 9.6 km, direction E)

Hayling Island is a true Island connected to mainland England by a bridge. Although largely residential it is also a popular holiday destination. It is also popular as a.....

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HMS Victory in Portsmouth

HMS Victory (49 Pictures)

(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)

This is the ship that could rightly claim to be the pride of Britain's Naval forces. She is Nelson's flagship, H.M.S. Victory,.....

Portsmouth Cathedral. -  - Taken:  5th May 2006

Portsmouth Cathedral (4 Pictures)

(1.0 miles, 1.6 km)

Portsmouth cathedral developed out of what was once the local parish church of St.Thomas of Canterbury. It became a cathedral in.....

A picture of D-Day Museum

D-Day Museum (3 Pictures)

(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction SE)

No where is the courage of Britain's fighting men and women more evocatively displayed than in the D-Day Museum at Southsea. .....

The now empty moat surrounding Southsea Castle.  Taken 16th March 2006.

Southsea Castle (8 Pictures)

(1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction SE)

This is one of the fortresses built around the English coast on the orders of King Henry VIII to protect the country against.....

St Mary's Church

Portchester Castle (54 Pictures)

(2.6 miles, 4.1 km, direction N)

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