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HISTORY OF AREA AND PHOTOS OF SITES
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The history of Old Portsmouth
and Southsea begins with
Portsmouth’s naval history. In 1704
late Victorian era, Southsea had become
recognised as a largely middle-class
neighbourhood. Palmerston Road is the
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1 Fish Market
2 Ben Ainsley Building
3 The Bridge Tavern
4 Quebec House
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6 The Round Tower
7 The Square Tower
8 57 High Street Sally Port
9 Royal Garrison Church
10 Southsea Rowing Club
11 Southsea Skate Park
12 39 Palmerston Road
13 Knight and Lee (John Lewis)
Plus: Generic Mall
Stage for set design
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Spice Island, Old Portsmouth and Southsea - Location of Sites
royal permission was given for people
to build houses near to the dockyard
and so a new suburb called Portsmouth
Common grew, this changed its name
to Portsea in 1792. This new suburb soon
outgrew the original town, which became
known as Old Portsmouth. The area of
Old Portsmouth is also known as Spice
Island which is where all the spices used
to enter the city. The area features many
historical buildings and naval defense.
Southsea is a seaside resort located in
the South of Portsmouth. By the mid to
main High Street of Southsea with many
popular restaurants and retail chains.
The main performance areas in Southsea
include The Kings Theatre on Albert
road, built in 1907. Victorious festival - a
popular music event is held on Southsea
Common.
When photographing the sites in
Portsmouth my focus was on different
points of view and juxtaposition of lines.
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