Once
upon a time,
before the town of Portsmouth was founded, this coastline was made
up of creeks, low-lying marsh and water. Over the centuries the coastline
has altered, but the town's position here on the south coast, its
proximity to the open sea, coupled with control of the harbour and
its entrance, have secured Portsmouth's place in history as one of
the world's great anchoranges and a rendevouz for British shipping
in times of war for over 800 years
Recent Acquistions : December 2006
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Invalid feeding cup with a blue, under-glaze transfer that reads 'Portsmouth Parish Infirmary', made by William Adams & Co., England. Dated between 1891 and 1920. Portsmouth Parish Infirmary was part of St. Mary's Workhouse, which later developed into St. Mary's Hospital.
Donated by Mrs Thomas
2006/1800
