Defence of the Realm, by Darlington Amenity Research Trust

Defence of the Realm
Darlington Amenity Research Trust

An independent appraisal of the possibilities of interpreting the public and historic features of Portsmouth and the surrounding area to the defence of the realm in the last 2,000 years.

Paperback. Rubbed edges and marks on back cover. Front page stamped ‘ This book belogs to Robert G Thomson’ and inscribed below it, ‘and T F Newman’

Contents:
Portsmouth and the Navy, Early history, Mediaeval Portsmouth, Tudor and Stuart periods, Charles II and the Royal Navy, 17th century wars with France, 18th and 19th centuries and Two World Wars.
Resources: The view from Portsdown Hill, Naval Dockyard, the Harbour, Ring Fortress, South Hampshire, Isle of Wight.
Conservation policies.

186 pages
B&W illustrations
208 mm x 290 mm (approx. 8 in x 11.5 in)
1979, Southern Tourist Board and Portsmouth City Council