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	Portsmouth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The sheltered Portsmouth Harbour lies to the west of the island and the large tidal bay of Langstone Harbour is to the east.
		During the thirteenth century Portsmouth was commonly used by King Henry III and Edward I as a base for attacks against France.
		Portsmouth's regeneration is being continued in the city centre with the demolition of the Tricorn Centre, a long abandoned shopping mall and car park, described as a "concrete monstrosity".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Portsmouth (2746 words)

	HARBOUR - LoveToKnow Article on HARBOUR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Naval harbours are required by maritime powers as stations for their fleets, and dockyards for construction and repairs, and also in some cases as places of shelter from the night attacks of torpedoes.
		Commercial harbours have to be provided for the formation of ports within their shelter on important trade routes, or for the protection of the approaches from the sea of ports near the sea-coast, or maritime waterways running inland, in some cases at points on the coast devoid of all natural shelter.
		Harbours may be divided into three distinct groups, namely, lagoon harbours, jetty harbours and sea-coast harbours, protected by breakwaters, including refuge, naval and commercial harbours.
	27.1911encyclopedia.org /H/HA/HARBOUR.htm (2446 words)

	GENUKI: The National Gazetteer (1868) - Portsmouth
		The borough includes Portsmouth, Portsea, Landport, Southsea, and Kingston, all of which are situated on Portsea Island, between Portsmouth harbour on the W., and Langston harbour on the E. It lies in 50° 48' N. lat., and 1° 6' W. long., being 94 miles S.S.W. from London by the South-Western railway, and 70 by road.
		Portsmouth harbour, which is on the W. side of it, is entered by a narrow creek at the S., defended by Southsea Castle and Monckton Fort.
		The chief imports of Portsmouth are coal from the N. of England, cattle and sheep from the Isle of Wight and the W., corn, andc., from Ireland, eggs from France, and timber from the Baltic, and wine.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/HAM/Portsmouth/Gaz1868.html (1951 words)

	Portsmouth Harbour - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Portsmouth Harbour is a large natural harbour in Hampshire, England.
		The city of Portsmouth lies to the east on Portsea Island, and Gosport to the west on the mainland.
		The narrow harbour entrance, and forts surrounding it gave it a unique advantage of being almost impregnable by attack from the sea.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Portsmouth_Harbour (268 words)

	Portsmouth-UK - Old Portsmouth
		In the times of the press gang's, Portsmouth was the main port for the importing of Spice's from the Caribbean.
		Portsea Island (Portsmouth) is an Island, what you didn't know that either, Yes, it is totally surrounded by water be it only a small moat to the north of the island.
		Portsmouth gained City status in 1192, it was granted by Richard the Lionheart, we believe, on his way to the Crusades during his ten year reign as the King of England.
	www.portsmouth-uk.co.uk /old_portsmouth.htm (534 words)

	Portsmouth -- Britannica Concise Encyclopedia - The online encyclopedia you can trust! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Portsmouth lies on Portsea Island, a narrow peninsula that separates two inlets of the English Channel: Portsmouth Harbour to the west and Langstone Harbour to the east.
		Portsmouth Harbour widens inward in bottle form, with Portsmouth on the east shore and Gosport on the west.
		Portsmouth owes its origin to the retreat of the sea from the earlier settlement of Portchester at the head of Portsmouth Harbour.
	www.britannica.com /ebc/article-9061001 (1223 words)

	GOSPORT - LoveToKnow Article on GOSPORT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		With this exception no charter of incorporation is known, although by the 16th century the inhabitants held common property in the shape of tolls of the ferry.
		The importance of Gosport increased during the 16th and i7th centuries owing to its position at the mouth of Portsmouth harbour, and its convenience as a victualling station.
		About 1540 fortifications were built there for the defence of the harbour, and in the 17th century it was a garrison town under a lord-lieutenant.
	14.1911encyclopedia.org /G/GO/GOSPORT.htm (417 words)

	Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - Harbour Tours (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Portsmouth's Naval Base remains as much a centre of the Royal Navy's activities as ever.
		A harbour tour is included free with an all-inclusive ticket or a season ticket.
		Separate tickets can also be purchased for just the harbour tour and are sold from the white kiosk on the jetty.
	www.flagship.org.uk /harbour_tours.htm (236 words)

	Portsmouth, Southern England
		Portsmouth (often referred to as 'Pompey') was founded on Portsea Island as a naval base.
		Portsmouth was officially excommunicated for fifty years, whch meant that religious services could not be held in the town.
		Geographically, Portsmouth is situated in the county of Hampshire - to the east of the county, very close to the border with West Sussex.
	bdaugherty.tripod.com /portsmouth.html (5735 words)

	ipedia.com: Portsmouth Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Portsmouth is a city of about 186,000 located on the southern coast of England.
		Local secondary schools include Priory School, St Luke's School, Mayfield School, Portsmouth Grammar School, Admiral Lord Nelson School and Milton Cross School, the last two both being developed in the last five years in order to meet the demand of a growing young population.
		Portsmouth's regeneration is being continued in the city centre with the planned demolition of the Tricorn Centre, a long abandoned shopping mall and car park, described as a "concrete monstrosity".
	www.ipedia.com /portsmouth.html (2219 words)

	The Entrance To Portsmouth Harbour and the Millennium Project
		Portsmouth celebrated the start of the new Millennium by holding three firework displays which were designed to be seen by the whole city.
		There will be a 165 meter tower built at the entrance to the harbour with cafe at the top and water fountains sprouting 90 meter high water jets coloured by lasers.
		"Portsmouth Harbour will be transformed into one of the great harbours of the world in a scheme which puts public accessibility at the very top of its agenda" Cllr Leo Madden, Leader of Portsmouth City Council.
	www.portsmouth-guide.co.uk /local/milenium.htm (629 words)

	Gleitbau Salzburg - News: Spinnaker Tower at Portsmouth Harbour
		The Spinnaker Tower, which is being built beside Gunwharf Quays is the centrepiece of the £86million Renaissance of Portsmouth Harbour project which is supported by £38million from the Millennium Commission.
		The Spinnaker will act as the first British landmark for the millions of visitors entering the UK on ships and boats via Portsmouth Harbour and will be the dominant feature of the leisure, shopping and entertainment centre, Gunwharf Quays.
		Portsmouth's Spinnaker Tower will provide an unforgettable experience for residents and visitors alike and will change the city's skyline forever.
	www.gleitbau.com /en/news/nw_news_detail.asp?KEY=49 (238 words)

	Portsmouth Harbour Trail
		The Portsmouth Harbour Trail celebrates the historical significance of Portsmouth New Hampshire.
		Discover Portsmouth's history and beauty as you walk through the city's quaint downtown, along the waterfront, and through neighborhood streets that date back to the 17th century.
		Hear tales of the "Merchants and Madams, Sailors and Immigrants" that mingled in Portsmouth at the turn of the 20th century (late 1800's and early 1900's).
	www.seacoastnh.com /harbourtrail (373 words)

	Hampshire County Council
		Summary 1.1 The Portsmouth Harbour Plan Review has been prepared by consultants under the guidance of a steering group on which the County Council has been represented.
		The most obvious difference is that the Harbour Plan's role as a major development control tool no longer exists because the statutory local plans for the three local authority areas around the harbour have been adopted since 1989.
		In fact, whilst perhaps particularly pertinent in Portsmouth Harbour, it is a Solent-wide issue, the significance of which is emerging from the shoreline management plans currently in preparation.
	www.hants.gov.uk /scrmxn/c21960.html (1196 words)

	Portsmouth Local Area Attractions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Portsmouth Outdoor Centre - One of the finest purpose-built facilities in the country
		Portsmouth provides a wonderful selection of places to eat including pubs, restaurants, fast food outlets and cafes.
		Portsmouth has a BR Station (service from London, Southampton, Petersfield and Chichester).
	www.hants.gov.uk /localpages/south_east/portsmouth/attract.html (295 words)

	Rib Charter Solutions - for all rib charter, rib hire, experience days
		Portsmouth is a unique waterfront destination, on or off the water there's something for everyone to enjoy.
		Portsmouth is a city steeped in history with an impressive cast of characters from maritime heroes to literary giants.
		From its humble beginnings as a Saxon fishing village, Portsmouth developed into a military garrison town and then into the home of one of the most powerful sea-borne fighting forces in history.
	www.rentarib.com /portsmouth.htm (161 words)

	Gosport Ferries Limited - Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company - Simplon Postcards
		There were two main routes across the harbour from Gosport, one to the Point (Old Portsmouth) and one to the Hard (Portsea - near the naval base).
		In the same year, the Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company Limited (PHFC) became the Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company PLC, a holding company for various subsidiaries, one of which is Gosport Ferry Limited, which continues to run the ferries.
		Watermen have carried passengers across Portsmouth Harbour for many centuries, and the trade had been regulated by the Court of Exchequer since 1603, which gave the rights to operate the service exclusively to inhabitants of Gosport.
	www.simplonpc.co.uk /PortsmouthHFC.html (2432 words)

	Portsmouth Harbour Trail and Peace Treaty Tours
		The Portsmouth Peace Treaty Centennial offers you the opportunity to experience the history, pageantry and humanity of what was the most significant event of its time.
		A tour of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty Trail will introduce you to the people, places and events of the peace process from the delegates’ arrival by ship to the symphony of church bells that declared the peace throughout the city.
		The Portsmouth Harbour Trail is an ideal way to explore this pedestrian-friendly city.
	www.portcity.org /tours2005.cfm (771 words)

	Portsmouth -- Britannica Concise Encyclopedia - The online encyclopedia you can trust! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Portsmouth was the seat of Norfolk county from 1803; the county ceased to exist in 1963, when it was divided into independent cities.
		The area was later granted to Colonel William Crawford, then justice of Norfolk county, who founded it in 1752 and named it for Portsmouth, England.
		Portsmouth forms part of the important U.S. military complex at Hampton Roads.
	www.britannica.com /ebc/article-9061005 (1133 words)

	www.visitportsmouth.co.uk
		Portsmouth is the UK’s premier waterfront destination with miles of sea views and centuries of history.
		Portsmouth City Council is not liable for any direct or indirect loss resulting from the use of the information on this website.
		Accessing the website means that you agree that Portsmouth City Council will not be liable for any direct or indirect loss arising from the use of the information on this website.
	www.portsmouthand.co.uk (258 words)

	Flickr: Photos from everythingchanged
		A view of Portsmouth Harbour from the Spinnaker...
		Glass floor of the Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth, UK Not yet open to the public, this is what visitors...
		Inside the Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth, UK Not yet open to the public, a view inside the lower...
	www.flickr.com /photos/74159249@N00 (149 words)

	Harbour Trail - Portsmouth NH (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Harbour Trail - Portsmouth NH and the Waterfront
		Market Square has been the economic and commercial center of Portsmouth since the mid-1700s.
		It has been a military training ground, site of a meeting house and home of the State of New Hampshire's Colonial Legislature.
	www.portsmouthnh.com /harbourtrail/dt_index.cfm (145 words)

	Welcome to Langstone Harbour website
		Langstone Harbour is the centre of three linked harbours on Hampshire's southeast coast, with Portsmouth Harbour to the west and Chichester Harbour to the east.
		The harbour is important for its environmental designations, and commercial shipping, fishing and recreational boating have been supported in the harbour for many years.
		The Harbour is a haven for charter fishing boats and commercial fishermen.
	www.langstoneharbour.org.uk /home.htm (105 words)

	Hampshire and Wight Trust for Martime Archaeology - Projects - Portsmouth Harbour Project
		This is an area which deserves urgent attention; the harbour is subject to the stress of modern development in a way that its neighbours Langstone and Chicester are not.
		Set at the foot of a chalk scarp the harbour is a drowned river basin.
		The Portsmouth Harbour Project aims to record the maritime archaeology and heritage of the harbour before it is lost.
	www.hwtma.org.uk /projects/portsmouth (150 words)

	Portsmouth Hotel\| Pembroke Park Hotel - Portsmouth - Southsea Hampshire England United Kingdom
		Then the path goes on to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, where you can visit the historic ships HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and the Mary Rose.If you have any questions about the bed and breakfast or require any information about Portsmouth,Southsea or the area please email John or Clare.
		Portsmouth is an island city on the coast of Southern England, and because of its sheltered location (The Isle of Wight protects it from the winds of the South and Portsdown hill protect it from the North).
		It was recovered from the seabed in 1982 and now you can see her for yourself at the Historic Dockyard as well as HMS Victory the flagship of Lord Nelson, see the spot where Nelson died.
	www.hotel.uk.net (702 words)

	BBC - Southampton - Webcams - Ship Camera
		Portsmouth Harbour - click for a spectacular 360 degree view from Gunwharf.
		Portsmouth Harbour is one of the busiest and most historic in the world.
		In 2002 it was one of the areas of Portsmouth and Gosport which played host to the vessels of the Cutty Sark Tall Ships race.
	www.bbc.co.uk /southampton/webcams/ship_cam.shtml (163 words)

	Portsmouth Harbour
		Portsmouth Harbour is located on the central south coast of England.
		It is a large industrialised estuary and includes one of the four largest expanses of mud-flats and tidal creeks on the south coast of Britain.
		Portsmouth Harbour has only a narrow connection to the sea via the Solent, and receives comparatively little fresh water, thus giving it an unusual hydrology.
	www.jncc.gov.uk /default.aspx?page=2036 (270 words)

	The Berkeley Group plc - Portsmouth Harbour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		At Portsmouth Harbour, The Berkeley Group is currently creating two ground-breaking mixed-use developments which are revitalising disused Royal Naval facilities.
		The number of visitors to Portsmouth is also anticipated to rise by 1.6 million a year providing the potential for an additional £50m to be invested in the local economy on a regular basis.
		Working in partnership with the Portsmouth Harbour Job Shop, a local labour scheme was established and the majority of the tenants signed up to the scheme.
	www.berkeleygroup.com /index.cfm?Articleid=156 (2464 words)

	Seacoast Attractions: Check out Portsmouth's Harbour Trail
		Portsmouth Herald - Hampton Union - Exeter News-Letter - Dover Community News - Rockingham News - York County Coast Star - The York Weekly
		One great way to explore them all is with Portsmouth Harbour Trail Map and Guide, available from many businesses in the area and at the Chamber of Commerce's visitors centers just off I-95 and at the Market Square kiosk in the center of town.
		Once you've done the tour, Portsmouth Harbour Trail tee shirts and caps are available for sale at the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce Information Center and at stores.
	www.seacoastonline.com /attractions/harbor.htm (525 words)

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