[108][109], Redevelopment of the naval shore establishment HMS Vernon began in 2001 as a complex of retail outlets, clubs, pubs, and a shopping centre known as Gunwharf Quays. [67] According to one historian, the name may have been brought back from a group of Portsmouth-based sailors who visited Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria, Egypt, around 1781. Bass 6. [115] Boxing was a popular sport between 1910 and 1960, and a monument commemorating the city's boxing heritage was built in 2017. TRENDING: inactives-surprises ***Week 14 GameDay Thread - Cowboys ... *While the board rules still apply to this section, they are a bit more lenient, because the whole purpose is talking trash. Portsmouth (/ ˈ p ɔːr t s m ə θ / ()) is a port city in Hampshire, England, with a total population of 205,400 residents. Forum: Portsmouth FC. [125][page needed] Four sea forts were built in the Solent by Lord Palmerston: Spitbank Fort, St Helens Fort, Horse Sand Fort and No Man's Land Fort. Preview. [154] With about 860,000 residents, South Hampshire is the fifth-largest urban area in England and the largest in South-East England outside London; it is the centre of one of the United Kingdom's most-populous metropolitan areas. [8] Portsmouth became a unitary authority on 1 April 1997, with its city council gaining the powers of a non-metropolitan county and district council previously held by Hampshire County Council. [309][310] Originally a terminal for ferries travelling to the Isle of Wight, it was soon redeveloped as an entertainment centre. [222] H.M.S. The Historic Dockyard has featured in several productions including the Hollywood adaptation of Les Miserables [232], Portsmouth featured in the first series of ITV's Britain's Toughest Towns. Portsmouth was one of the first cities in the UK to have a local TV station (MyTV), although the Isle of Wight began local television broadcasting in 1998. [81][82] The Portsea Improvement Commissioners installed gas street lighting throughout Portsmouth in 1820,[23] followed by Old Portsmouth three years later. [90] The crest and supporters are based on those of the royal arms, but altered to show the city's maritime connections: the lions and unicorn have fish tails, and a naval crown and a representation of the Tudor defensive boom which stretched across Portsmouth Harbour are around the unicorn.[90][46]. You need to register [115] [97][173] It was opened to the public in 1890. [334] They were relegated to the Championship in 2010 and, experiencing serious financial difficulties in February 2012,[335] were relegated again to League One. [377] Heathrow and Gatwick are 65 miles (105 km) and 75 miles (121 km) away, respectively. Portsmouth (/ˈpɔːrtsməθ/ (listen)) is an English port city primarily built on Portsea Island in the county of Hampshire. [424] Single-handed yachtsman Alec Rose,[425] 2003 World Aquatics Championships gold medallist Katy Sexton,[426] and Olympic medallist Roger Black were also born in the city. [265][266], Many of Portsmouth's former defences are now museums or event venues. [178] A ferry port handles passengers and cargo,[179] and a fishing fleet of 20 to 30 boats operates out of Camber Quay, Old Portsmouth; most of the catch is sold at the quayside fish market. Helen Duncan, the last person to be imprisoned under the 1735 Witchcraft Act, was arrested in Portsmouth. Portsmouth Football Club discussion forum. [155], The city is predominantly white (91.8 percent of the population). Other plants include the Canary Island date palms (Phoenix canariensis), some of Britain's largest, which have recently produced viable seed. Thanks. [374], Portsmouth Airport, with a grass runway, was in operation from 1932 to 1973. [25] When Richard returned from captivity in Austria in May 1194, he summoned an army and a fleet of 100 ships to the port. Sunderland Message Boards. Get answers to your questions about Portsmouth . The new licence went to Ocean Sound (later known as Ocean FM), with studios in Fareham; Ocean FM became Heart Hampshire. IPS Default 4.4 (Default) Powered by Invision Community × Existing user? Portsmouth On Board has 332 members. [278][279] Portsmouth is home to several well-known ships; Horatio Nelson's flagship HMS Victory, the world's oldest naval ship still in commission, is in the dry dock of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Felecia was born in 1907 and I have not been able to locate her in the household with her parents at anytime. [157] Some large, well-established non-white communities have their roots in the Royal Navy, particularly the Chinese community from British Hong Kong. [224][225], Portsmouth hosts yearly remembrances of the D-Day landings, attended by veterans from Allied and Commonwealth nations. The 2016 show held during the last weekend of April, featured cover bands such as the Silver Beatles, the Bog Rolling Stones, and Fleetingwood Mac. [23] A working-class suburb was constructed in the 1870s, when about 1,820 houses were built, and it became Somerstown. South of Portsmouth are Spithead, the Solent, and the Isle of Wight. [182][183] The shopping centre has 185,000 to 230,000 visitors weekly. [244] Portsmouth Fairy Tales for Grown Ups, a collection of short stories, was published in 2014. [201] They were built in the Firth of Forth at Rosyth Dockyard and BAE Systems Surface Ships in Glasgow, Babcock International at Rosyth, and at HMNB Portsmouth. [268] Tudor-era Southsea Castle has a small museum, and much of the seafront defences leading to the Round Tower are open to the public. It is the UK's second-busiest port (after Dover), handling about three million passengers a year. There’s no doubt that our recent success is better but obviously on a support level we’re a long way behind Sunderland. [167] The city is divided into two parliamentary constituencies, Portsmouth South and Portsmouth North, represented in the House of Commons by Stephen Morgan of the Labour Party and Penny Mordaunt of the Conservative Party. The Palmerston Forts were built around Portsmouth in 1859 in anticipation of another invasion from continental Europe. Sub-Forums Threads / Posts Last Post. Prime Minister Theresa May led the event, and was joined by leaders of the US, Canada, Australia, France and Germany. [231], Portsmouth is frequently used as a filming location for television and film productions. [56][57] During the late 17th century, Portsmouth continued to grow; a new wharf was constructed in 1663 for military use, and a mast pond was dug in 1665. Portsmouth FC; Welcome to Footymad Forums! fansonline.net Honestly when I take a peak at that forum all I can think about is that freak show who kicked O’Nien and try to work out which poster he is . [24], In 1759, General James Wolfe sailed to capture Quebec; the expedition, although successful, cost him his life. [371] There is a South Western Railway stopping service to Southampton Central and Great Western Railway service to Cardiff Central via Southampton, Salisbury, Bath Spa and Bristol. They have won two Football League titles (1949 and 1950),[330][331] and won the FA Cup in 1939 and 2008. Answer 1 of 12: This is where the Megabus is supposed to depart from, but I can't seem to find the Bus Stop A. [342], Portsmouth began hosting first-class cricket at the United Services Recreation Ground in 1882,[343] and Hampshire County Cricket Club matches were played there from 1895 to 2000. By the early nineteenth century, the world's first mass-production line was set up in Portsmouth Dockyard's Block Mills; this made it the world's most industrialised site, and the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. [51] Felton was hanged, and his body hained to a gibbet on Southsea Common as a warning to others. – Po'rtsmouth P.oint) as ships entered the harbour; navigational charts use the contraction. [321] It became a cathedral in 1932 and was enlarged, although construction was halted during the Second World War. Sign In; Sign Up Portsmouth & Southsea Station plus Fratton Station are alternatives. The city used to be even more densely populated, with the 1951 census showing a population of 233,545. Footymad Forums offer you the chance to interact and discuss all things football with fellow fans from around the world, and share your views on footballing issues from the latest, breaking transfer rumours to the state of the game at international level and everything in between. [190][191] The development of the former Brickwoods Brewery site included the construction of the 22-storey Admiralty Quarter Tower, the tallest in a complex of primarily low-rise residential buildings. The Portsmouth "and beyond" Nite Out Meetup Group Message Board › Dinner and Dancing at Tps Scoreboard tomorrow. There is a crematorium in Portchester. Kingston Cemetery, opened in 1856, is in east Fratton. [239] Southsea (as Port Burdock) features in The History of Mr Polly by H. G. Wells, who describes it as "one of the three townships that are grouped around the Port Burdock naval dockyards". Prev Thread | Next Thread. Begin New Thread. It was run by three officers: a viz (storekeeper), a clerk, and a foreman. The British government's response was to dispatch a naval task force, and the aircraft carriers HMS Hermes and HMS Invincible sailed from Portsmouth for the South Atlantic on 5 April. [115] It is located primarily on Portsea Island and is the United Kingdom's only island city, although the city has expanded to the mainland. Portsmouth Football Club discussion forum. [103] Defence Secretary John Nott decided in the early 1980s that of the four home dockyards, Portsmouth and Chatham would be closed. [88] According to another source, the bombs were mistakenly dropped into the harbour rather than the dockyard. [24][53] On 5 September 1642, the remaining royalists in the garrison at the Square Tower were forced to surrender after Goring threatened to blow it up; he and his garrison were allowed safe passage. [5] It is also known colloquially as Pompey, a nickname shared with HMNB Portsmouth and the Portsmouth Football Club. Oct 19, 2020 #47 Dilligaf60 said: Rightly so. 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