A Tale of One City

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According to The Portsmouth, Portsea and Gosport Guide published in 1799 'The salubrity of the air around Portsmouth is evident from the lack of reptiles in the vicinity.'

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Jane’s Fighting Ships

Fred T Jane, although not a native of Portsmouth, spent most of his working life in the town. He is best remembered for his international standard reference work, All the World’s Fighting Ships. However he was active in local life in many ways including the burgeoning scouting movement and politics.

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