photograph courtesy of Sarah Phillips
About Portsmouth
The city of Portsmouth is situated in the county of
Hampshire. It is a notable port city on the South coast of England, containing
a base for the Royal Navy. Portsmouth’s rich naval history is one of the main features
of the city, with the Historic
Dockyard housing related attractions such as the D-Day Museum and the Royal Naval Museum, as well as
displaying HMS Victory, the oldest
commissioned warship in the world.Water sports are popular in Portsmouth, with its coastal
location providing the perfect setting for yachting and sailing. Another key
Portsmouth sport is football. Portsmouth
FC represents the area, competing nationally and having a fierce rivalry
with neighbouring Southampton FC.
Rugby interests are served by Portsmouth
Rugby Football Club who play in all kinds of Portsmouth weather.
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