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We've now arranged this page very differently from its original layout, to make it easier for you to find your way about a site that has grown enormously since we first started here in June 2009 - we hope you like this new version and find it easier to operate. Please let us know either way ...
 
  Also use this page and the Navigation Tips page in conjunction with the site map page - as this site grows, it gets a bit more complicated!
 
It's probably a good idea to bookmark the Blog Spot, as we always post any news there of what new articles we've added, or other changes we've made anywhere within this web site.  
  The site map is a neatly presented graphic "map", showing how all the main parts of the site fit together, and the best way to get to them from each and every other section.
At present, a series of eight pages, running from Roman times to 1900
with internal links to several picture
and addition information galleries - a good place to start learning about the history of Portsmouth. 		 
From hundreds of archives and individuals, we have assembled an incredible selection of photographs, many dating back to the mid-19th century, with explanatory text, etcetera - indexed alphabetically by area.  
The District Gallery index again, but with the links to each area arranged on a map of Portsmouth, to make it easier for you to find what you're looking for - just click the icon for the appropriate area ...  
This is set to be the largest index of all - a catalogue of links concerning people, places and events in the history of Portsmouth - arranged chronologically, with links to individual features for that event or person.  
 
  Based on an original feature that we produced in the Portsmouth & District Post magazine, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar - now expanded and with several excellent pictures and maps.
All sorts of questions historical - more quizzes on their way very soon, too!  
  Links to sites that we've selected as having genuine Portsmouth historical content, rather than some of those sites that are simply excuses for advertising ...  
  You'll find them at the top or bottom of most pages in this web site - they take you to external web sites for some of the main historical attractions in the Portsmouth area.
There are also slightly larger versions of these links on the right hand side of this page..
Taken from Robin's web page on Express FM, we've put together a comprehensive web section for this weekly show, which feayures personal reminiscences, readings from old records, and interviews with people who are shaping current history for future generations.   Taken from Robin's web page on Express FM, we've put together a comprehensive web section for this weekly show, which feayures personal reminiscences, readings from old records, and interviews with people who are shaping current history for future generations.
  We are still working on this feature, but it should be ready quite soon now - thanks for your patience and continued interest in our web site.
 
   
Return to title page
Return to the first page in the welcome section
Bob's Blog page - all the news on what's new in this web site and what's coming soon - bookmark this as the point of entry for future visits
See exactly what is where in this web site and where it's linked from and to - use the Site Map in conjunction with the Navigation Tips Page for best results
It's just what it says - a quick series of tips to help you find your way around this web site with the minimum of fuss and frustration - worth reading before using the Site Map
Possibly the best place for new visitors to start, once they've read the Navigation Tips and looked at the Site Map - this is a series of short-ish articles, in chronological order, taking us through the history of Portsmouth from way back when until 1900, with links and galleries to add to your experience
Another way to find the main events in Portsmouth's history - important dates/events, with links to more comprehensive articles on them
An alphabetical Index of the different areas in and around Portsmouth, with links to events of importance that affected that area in particular. Look at the Map Graphic version of the same area index, too!
As above, but in the form of a local area map, with links to the relevant sections - hover your mouse over the area names and click the one you want to visit
An index of all the Photograph Galleries in this web site - hundreds of fantastic photographs, engravings, painting and maps - a pictorial treasure trove!
Meet your web master and site editor
Click and wait a few seconds for e-mail box to open
 
 
A variety of additional sections, all with Portsmouth historical connections, but with lots of additional stuff, too!
A comprehensive section, dealing with the life and career of Admiral Lord Nelson, the world's greatest ever naval commander, from a young boy to his death at the Battle of Trafalgar
A series of fun history quizzes, with questions on all manner of historical events, not just those directly concerning Portsmouth - test your knowledge and see how you get on
Local Portsmouth radio station Express FM has a regular Sunday morning local history show, presented by Robin Kay - this section is full of information on past shows and has click-on links to listen live and to listen again to the last show broadcast
The Portsmouth Rolls - sites about Portsmouth history that we have selected as being genuinely worthwhile visiting
An interactive map of the local area, showing all the main tourist attractions
 
 
A quite superb web site - a comprehensive record, with photographs, of just about every Portsmouth pub there has ever been!
 
 
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