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
Portsmouth City Museum and Records Office, The D-Day Museum, Charles Dickens Birthplace, Southsea Castle, Eastney Beam Engine House and the Cumberland House Museum of Natural History are full of objects generously donated by members of the public that help us show the history of Portsmouth and the D-Day Landings. The purpose of these pages is to show some items that have been given to us in recent months and that have not yet been put on display.
Please choose from the list below.
Recent acquisitions: December 2007
Recent acquisitions: December 2006
Links
Acquisition and Disposal Policy for Portsmouth Museums & Records Service
Information on donating objects to Portsmouth Museums & Records Service



