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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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Joseph Whicher Byerley
Tags: Byerley RoadByerley Road in Fratton was named after Joseph Whicher Byerley. Joseph, born in 1814 was a coal merchant and later a master baker who provided bread to the dockyard. He lived in 8 Osbourne Terrace. Joseph died 1889 and was buried in Kingston cemetery.
Posted January 15, 2013 under
