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| − | Portsmouth is a port city in [[Hampshire]], on the South Coast of [[England]]. | + | Portsmouth is a port city in [[Hampshire]], on the South Coast of [[England]]. Unusually for a major British city, it is located on an island: Portsea Island, divided from the mainland by a narrow creek. The island and town overlook a large natural harbour (Portsmouth Harbour), the advantages of which have led to Portsmouth's a long history as a Naval base which continues to this day. Famous ships which can be visited in Portsmouth include [[HMS Victory]], HMS Warrior and Henry VIII's flagship [[Mary Rose]]. Portsmouth has a Ferry Terminal with regular services to the [[Isle of Wight]] in the UK, [[Cherbourg]] and [[Caen]] in [[France]], and to [[Bilbao]] in [[Spain]]. |
==Famous natives== | ==Famous natives== | ||
Revision as of 11:09, June 13, 2007
Portsmouth is a port city in Hampshire, on the South Coast of England. Unusually for a major British city, it is located on an island: Portsea Island, divided from the mainland by a narrow creek. The island and town overlook a large natural harbour (Portsmouth Harbour), the advantages of which have led to Portsmouth's a long history as a Naval base which continues to this day. Famous ships which can be visited in Portsmouth include HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and Henry VIII's flagship Mary Rose. Portsmouth has a Ferry Terminal with regular services to the Isle of Wight in the UK, Cherbourg and Caen in France, and to Bilbao in Spain.
Famous natives
- Isambard Kingdom Brunel b.1806
- James Callaghan b.1912
- Charles Dickens b.1812
- Christopher Hitchens b.1949
- Peter Sellers b.1925