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1212 – present day: How a city grew around its port
The Portsmouth Dockyard Story
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The importance of Portsmouth in the annals of British naval history cannot be overstated. Here Paul Brown seeks to fill the gaps left by other histories and tell the full story for the first time.
From the late 18th century to the early 20th century Portsmouth was Britain’s premier dockyard and naval base and the largest industrial organisation in the world; now it is one of the country’s leading tourist attractions. Drawing on original research, combined with data from authoritative secondary sources, this exciting new book is intended to be the most comprehensive history of Portsmouth Dockyard ever published.
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From the late 18th century to the early 20th century Portsmouth was Britain’s premier dockyard and naval base and the largest industrial organisation in the world; now it is one of the country’s leading tourist attractions. Drawing on original research, combined with data from authoritative secondary sources, this exciting new book is intended to be the most comprehensive history of Portsmouth Dockyard ever published.
The entire shipping history of this city is renowned the world over. There’s the Museum for 16th-century Tudor warship, & King Henry VIII’s favourite, the National Museum of the Royal Navy and HMS Warrior to name but a few.
The port still plays a huge role in the trade between the UK and other countries.
Booktrail Boarding Pass: The Portsmouth Dockyard Story
Destination: Portsmouth Author/Guide: Paul Brown Departure Time: 1212 to present day
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