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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'Queen' egg whisk and original box, made by Tala, and scales made by Harper; part of a large collection of domestic items used by Mrs Hilda Short at 130 Essex Road, where she lived for most of her life.
Donated by Mrs M. Short
EF1840
