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Portsmouth
and the Man-o-War Tour
The History Teller Tours: Exclusive tour of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Tudor and Victorian defences.
Visit Nelson’s famous flagship, HMS Victory, which awaits your inspection in No2 Dock. Also preserved at
Portsmouth is the Warrior, displayer of Britain’s imperial power in the Victorian age. See the
Mary Rose exhibition and learn about life aboard a Tudor warship. Travel with me the short journey to Portsmouth’s historic harbour entrance defences where
King Henry VIII watched in horror as the Mary Rose sank beneath the waves.
If you are more interested in WWII history there is the D-Day Museum and Southwick Village where
Operations Dolphin and Overlord were planned. Also of interest are the defences built in the 1860’s nicknamed
Palmerston’s follies.
From Roman times when the harbour was known as Portus Magnus, or great port, Portsmouth has had an important role to play in the defence of the realm. Its story forms a unique part of the heritage of a nation, forged upon the anvil of war in glory or defeat, but always with pride.
To register for your exclusive tour. (Click here)
You can combine the tour with an overnight stay at either the Ellington Hotel in Southampton or The Old House Hotel, Wickham. This package is specially designed for cruise passenger embarking or disembarking at Southampton. (click
on hotel name to view details).
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