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
< Previous | Next > Back to main page
A board game entitled ‘ARP’ (Air Raid Precautions) which was produced at the time of the Second World War. It is played in a similar way to ‘Snakes and Ladders’, but the pictures all relate to ARP and air raids, such as searchlights, gas attacks or a nurse.
Donated by Mrs Cushing
2006/1622
