Portchester
Portchester’s prisoners’ theatre: the stage inside the keep
How French prisoners built a working theatre inside Portchester Castle in 1810, and what archival research reveals about its machinery, plays and audiences.
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Fareham · Portchester · Whiteley
November market shopping in Fareham, Portchester and Whiteley
Choose a November market trip with dates, hours and practical detail for Fareham’s Courtyard, Portchester Precinct and Whiteley’s two Sunday markets.
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Fareham · Gosport · Portchester
Local markets in Fareham and Gosport: where and when to go
Compare weekly shopping and artisan markets in Fareham, Portchester, Gosport and Whiteley, with checked dates and warnings about outdated event calendars.
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Gosport
Bread, barrels and gunpowder: the Gosport behind the fleet
The Navy needed more than ships and forts. Explore the different jobs of Royal Clarence Yard, Priddy’s Hard and Haslar in Gosport’s history.
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Beyond the red bricks: Fareham’s working waterfront
How Fareham’s creek, markets and local industries fitted together, and why the town’s history reaches beyond a familiar brickmaking story.
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Titchfield
Titchfield Abbey: from monastery to Tudor mansion
The striking gatehouse at Titchfield belongs to the abbey’s second life. Discover how medieval religious buildings became the Tudor mansion of Place House.
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Fareham · Gosport · Titchfield
Local stories: the history behind Fareham and Gosport
Read the stories behind local places, from Fareham’s working waterfront to Gosport’s naval support sites and Titchfield’s changing abbey.
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Fareham · Gosport
Moving to Fareham or Gosport: a practical starting checklist
Compare everyday journeys, local services and neighbourhood visits before moving, with official links for council services and Hampshire school applications.
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Titchfield village and abbey: a practical visitor guide
Explore Titchfield village and Titchfield Abbey, with practical information about parking, facilities, walking and planning a combined visit.
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Fareham · Gosport
Getting around Fareham and Gosport without a car
A practical guide to trains, Eclipse buses and Gosport Ferry connections, with advice for planning local journeys.
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Gosport Ferry: timetable, prices and a practical guide
Everything you need to know about using the Gosport Ferry, including current fares, sailing times, bicycles, wheelchair access and connections in Gosport and Portsmouth.
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Stubbington
Stubbington village: shops, coast and practical tips
A practical guide to Stubbington village, with shops, parking, buses and easy links to Hill Head, Lee on the Solent and Titchfield Haven.
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