One of the three forts that collectively form the Solent forts, No Man’s Land Fort was initially built in the 19th century. Its purpose was to protect Portsmouth from a French sea invasion, but construction was completed long after the threat was over. What was considered a foolish move then is not so useless now.…
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Portsmouth
Known as Pompey by the locals, Portsmouth is a city with a long and proud seafaring tradition. Many of the major events and local history of the place has to do with the sea. For example Portsmouth is where, in 1765 HMS Victory, the flagship of Nelson’s fleet was built. It is also the birthplace…