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The business however returned as part of the Portsmouth rebuilding programme, with a new store within the re-constructed Town centre during the 1950s. But in 1965 the store was purchased by the United Drapery Stores and subsequently in 1982 the store was converted to an Allders. [4] The Allders store was sold in 2005 to Debenhams. The Debenhams ...
There were 38,170 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 10.9% have a female household with no husband present and 33.2% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
Nazi German Luftwaffe night-time air raids began on 24 August 1940 when 1,320 high explosive bombs and 38,000 incendiary devices were dropped on the city, damaging the Guildhall, 30 churches, eight schools, one hospital and over 80,000 homes. 930 people were killed and 1,216 people were injured. The extensive bombing of housing in Portsmouth ...
Bollywood actress Geeta Basra, was born and raised in Portsmouth [5] [6] Sir Walter Besant, a novelist and historian was born in Portsmouth, [7] writing one novel set exclusively in the town, By Celia's Arbour, A Tale of Portsmouth Town [8] Roger Black, Olympic medallist, was also born in Portsmouth and attended the Portsmouth Grammar School, [9]
This is a list of notable footballers who have played for Portsmouth. The aim is for this list to include all players that have played 100 or more senior matches for the club. Other players who are deemed to have played an important role for the club can be included, but the reason for their notability should be included in the 'Notes' column.
Portsmouth was established as a town with a royal charter on 2 May 1194. [8] [9] The city is home to the first drydock ever built. It was constructed by Henry VII in 1496. [10] Portsmouth has the world's oldest dry dock, "The Great Stone Dock"; originally built in 1698, rebuilt in 1769 and presently known as "No.5 Dock". [11]
In 1899, Corke and Young built the Pearl Buildings (now called Charter House) on Commercial Road in Portsmouth for Pearl Assurance to the design of architect Charles William Bevis. [6] [7] In 1900, Corke was contracted by Frank Matcham to build the New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth. [8] The 1911 Census lists him as a retired builder. [9]
WRAP was an historic radio call sign, that was transferred, along with a black-oriented format, between three Hampton Roads stations from 1952 until 1989. WRAP began as one of only a handful of American radio stations broadcasting full-time to the African American community, featuring R&B, soul music and black gospel, along with news and talk programs.