We had a full day to kill in Portsmouth before we sailed across to France in August. Hubby had decided that the Historic Dockyard looked like a full day - and it was. We enjoyed looking around all the ships especially the Victory and the restoration of the Mary Rose (and all the amazing relics that the underwater archaeologists had uncovered). We also loved sailing around the modern day Navy vessels that were in port - some being de-commisioned, others having re-fits. All in all a very interesting place to explore. The last 2 photo's were taken as we sailed out of Portsmouth, before we bedded down for the night for the crossing.
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We didn't see much of Portsmouth when we sailed last year, and that's been my one and only experience of the place. It looks lovely though, we were thinking of having a night there next year rather than tackling the long drive back up to Yorkshire - I'd love to see all of this in the flesh!
Never been to Portsmouth - there's a particular atmosphere about ports, don't you think? The sea air and all that history, I love it. Great photos, as always, Diane! xxx
Wonderful photos, Diane. I remember being taken on the Victory when I was a child and being fascinated with 'Nelson's cot' and how small it was. Don't know if it is still part of the display. I was off work with a cold the day they brought up the Mary Rose so watched it on TV. We visited the finds a couple of years later but haven't seen the new displays:)
That looks like a very full and busy day! Fascinating photographs too. I remember watching TV when the Mary Rose was brought up - very exciting!
Although I've been to the dockyard we never went to see the MR. How daft is that when we live so close to it!
Lisa x
Another full day with the Marshalls! Xxx
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