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Portsmouth, The Harbour 1898
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In the centre of the picture are a number of coal and stores hulks, and also what appears to be the turret-ship HMS 'Conqueror', built at Chatham and carrying a main armament of 2 x 45-ton guns. Over on the right is one of the new breed of four-funnelled cruisers them coming into service, while the small twin-funnelled vessel on the left of the picture might be the survey ship HMS 'Hearty' (1885), though it could also be the special service vessel HMS 'Magnet' (1883).

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A Selection of Memories from Portsmouth

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Portsmouth

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Lost Opportunity?
I was born in Drayton in 1943 and was at Solent Road School and the Northern Grammar School for Boys. I then went to London University and subsequently worked abroad while returning to Portsmouth regularly where I have my UK Home for holidays. Portsmouth is a lost opportunity for me and for the city. It is the most attractive geographical and historical place on the south coast and should be a thriving ...see more
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Added 11 February 2023

London Road Portsmouth.

Does anyone remember around 1977/78 "Dart Discount" drug store ran by Arthur and Diane Garner ? They also had a second smaller shop up towards the Gladys Avenue roundabout, on the right hand side as you travel North. Dart Discount was almost opposite Mark's and Spencer
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Snob
I remember Snob in Portsmouth very well as I worked there from 1975 to 1979. Some of the best days of my life. I still have a business card of our area manager.
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Snob Boutique Southampton In The 1970s

I worked in SNOB for 7 years full time and a couple part time . Loved it , have a few photographs, and still in contact with 3 of the girls ( well we are in our 60s now 😬 . Great memories , loved all the clothes, spent most of my wages on just clothes in those days 🎀 .My name was Jenni Hitchcock then married and became Furnell . I remember being in contact with Portsmouth staff ,to send stock too and from each of the boutiques 👍🥰
clothes shop called Snob?
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