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65j – Old Portsmouth Part I

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Wingclipped

As we walked across the raised battlements between the Square Tower and the Round Tower we had good views across to the Spinnaker Tower.  They no doubt had good views across to us aswell. Just to the south of the … Continue reading →

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65i – Southsea to Old Portsmouth

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Wingclipped

As we walked into Old Portsmouth we walked into history.  The place drips with it.  For example, in September 1805 Admiral Nelson was here before he departed for the Battle of Trafalgar.  In anticipation of his leaving the town for the beach where he would row … Continue reading →

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