Portsea Collection

Portsmouth and Southampton
Antique map of a Portsmouth and Southampton

The Hard and Entrance to the Dockyard - Portsea Island, Hampshire Date: circa 1910s

Portsea Queen Street early 1900s

1840s Victorian Map Of The Portsmouth Area Vintage
1840s, Victorian, Map, of, the, Portsmouth, Area, Vintage, Lantern, Slide, Tichfield, Farnham, Hayling, Havant, Island, Portsea, Hampshire, England, Edwardian, early, old, county, railway, railways

The grand naval review-excursionists on the floating-bridge in Portsea Island, Portsmouth. Date: 1856

Women leaving "The Hard, "Portsea, for the Baltic Fleet (engraving)
1602142 Women leaving " The Hard, " Portsea, for the Baltic Fleet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women leaving " The Hard)

Memorial, at Portsea to the Crew of HMS Royal George
Memorial at Portsea to the Crew of HMS Royal George, sunk on the heel of Spithead on 29 August 1782. 1780s

The Military Hospital, Portsea (engraving)
1601975 The Military Hospital, Portsea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Military Hospital, Portsea)

Bird s-Eye View of Portsmouth Harbour (engraving)
1047894 Bird s-Eye View of Portsmouth Harbour (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of Portsmouth Harbour)

The Crown Princess of Germany at Portsea (engraving)
1046034 The Crown Princess of Germany at Portsea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crown Princess of Germany at Portsea)

The Grand Naval Review, Excursionists on the Floating-Bridge at Portsea (engraving)
1608752 The Grand Naval Review, Excursionists on the Floating-Bridge at Portsea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Naval Review)

The Portsmouth, Portsea, and Gosport Hospital (engraving)
1096142 The Portsmouth, Portsea, and Gosport Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Portsmouth, Portsea, and Gosport Hospital)

Lion Gate, Portsea (engraving)
2793416 Lion Gate, Portsea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lion Gate, Portsea. Illustration for The Penny Magazine, 15 April 1837)

Portsmouth (engraving)
1624120 Portsmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portsmouth. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 April 1882)

Military Hospital 1855
An interior view of a ward in Portsea Military Hospital during the Crimean War era. Date: 1855

Hampshire PO1 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hampshire PO1 3

Portsmouth - General View of the Harbour, Showing Nelsons Battleship, The Victory. 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Surge waves in port philip bay
Unusual for reasonably protected beach such as Portsea pier in Port Phillip Bay but this situation apparently occurs after certain weather conditions

Portsmouth dockyard. 1900s

Portsmouth harbour, photographed in the harbour Nelsons flagship, best known for her role in the Battle of Trafalgar. 1900s

The London Bridge rocks, Sorrento, Victoria, Australia
The weathered London Bridge sandstone rock formation at Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia Date: circa 1907

Sitting on rocks at Portsea, Sorrento, Victoria, Australia
Sitting on rocks at Portsea, Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia Date: circa 1911

Picture No. 10764447
People fishing off Portsea Pier Victoria Date:

Picture No. 10863310
Fishing from Portsea Pier, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia Date:

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Portsea, a historic and picturesque location nestled between Portsmouth and Southampton, holds an intriguing past that spans across continents. From the bustling streets of Queen Street in early 1900s Portsea to the naval grandeur of the entrance to the Dockyard, this captivating town has witnessed significant moments throughout history. In Australia's Victoria state lies another Portsea, far from its English counterpart but sharing a name that echoes maritime connections. However, it is the original Portsea in England that truly captivates with its rich heritage. Transport yourself back to 1856 when excursionists embarked on floating bridges in Portsea Island for a grand naval review. The excitement and anticipation were palpable as visitors marveled at the spectacle before them. Imagine women bidding farewell to their loved ones departing for duty on Baltic Fleet ships from "The Hard" in Portsea. Their hearts filled with both pride and worry as they waved goodbye, hoping for safe returns. A memorial stands proudly in Portsea honoring the brave crew members of HMS Royal George who lost their lives while serving their country. It serves as a poignant reminder of sacrifice and valor. Glimpse into history through engravings depicting scenes like The Military Hospital in Portsea or Mrs. Crown Princess of Germany visiting this charming town. These images bring alive moments frozen in time, offering glimpses into daily life during different eras. Take a step further back into Victorian times with vintage maps showcasing how Portsmouth area looked like during the 1840s - an invaluable resource for historians and enthusiasts alike seeking to understand how landscapes have evolved over centuries. And let us not forget about Bird's-Eye View of Portsmouth Harbour; an enchanting engraving capturing every detail of this bustling port city from above – ships sailing gracefully amidst sparkling waters while buildings stand tall along its shores.