Definition of Portsmouth in the English dictionary
The first definition of Portsmouth in the dictionary is Informal name: Pompey. a port in S England, in Portsmouth unitary authority, Hampshire, on the English Channel: Britain's chief naval base; university. Pop: 187 056. Other definition of Portsmouth is a unitary authority in S England, in Hampshire. Pop: 188 700. Area: 37 sq km. Portsmouth is also a port in SE Virginia, on the Elizabeth River: naval base; shipyards. Pop: 99 617.
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I was single for six years and during those six years I went back to college and got my degree in Social Work and then... while I was single... Barney came here to Portsmouth on vacation.
I was raised on a little farm about 12 miles out of Portsmouth, Ohio.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PORTSMOUTH»
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Black
Portsmouth: Three Centuries of African-American Heritage
A thought-provoking look at New England's Black heritage
Mark Sammons, Valerie Cunningham, 2004
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Genealogical Data Respecting John Pickering of
Portsmouth, ...
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
R. H. (Robert Henry) Eddy, 2012
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Haunted
Portsmouth: Spirits and Shadows of the Past
A tour of Portsmouth's back alleys and docksides, filled with the lingering whispers and memories of generations long dead. Venture through the haunted past and present of Portsmouth, New Hampshire?if you dare.
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Building
Portsmouth: The Neighborhoods and Architecture of ...
Illustrated with both modern and historic photographs, this book gives information on the development and of neighborhoods and entries on individual buildings or special topics.
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The Treaty of
Portsmouth and Its Legacies
The latest, probing look at the 1905 Portsmouth Peace Treaty, the last peace agreement between Japan and Russia
Steven J. Ericson, Allen Hockley, 2008
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Around
Portsmouth in the Victorian Era
The art and business of photography arrived in Portsmouth in 1840.
James Dolph, Ronan Donohoe, 1997
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Baseball in
Portsmouth, Virginia
The images in this pictorial volume showcase only a fragment of the vast chronology of baseball as it was played in Portsmouth over the years.
Clay Shampoe, Thomas R. Garrett, 2004
Crawford envisioned a port that would be known for its commerce and naval capabilities. Today Portsmouth is home to the nation's oldest naval shipyard and naval hospital.
Keith Atkins, Pam Atkins, 2011
In Then & Now: Portsmouth, authors William T. and Constance S. Warren share their collection of photographs, postcards, and maps to illustrate Portsmouth scenes of days gone by alongside contemporary photographs.
Sue Burton, Portsmouth's Librarian, suggested it to me. Bamabus W. Baker,
Historian of the library's Wilson Room and a former mayor of the city, helped me
to identify people and to place events in context. Stephen Little, Digital Archivist
for the ...
Robert Brooke Albertson, 2002
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PORTSMOUTH»
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Last Portsmouth IS fighter 'killed in Syria'
The final member of a group from Portsmouth who travelled to Syria to fight for the Islamic State (IS) group has reportedly been killed. «BBC News, Jul 15»
Portsmouth's pride shone bright as city embraced the America's Cup
Sailing legend Sir Ben Ainslie put out a rallying call to the public to get behind his Portsmouth-based team during the first leg of the event's ... «Portsmouth News, Jul 15»
Introducing Captain Kate! The Princess Gets 'Technical' About Her …
After showing off her nautical know-how during a visit to the sailing mecca of Portsmouth this weekend, Princess Kate might want to think about ... «People Magazine, Jul 15»
Gales forecast for Portsmouth
Weathermen issued a yellow warning today as they predicted gales could hit the Portsmouth area. The Met Office said that high winds were ... «Portsmouth News, Jul 15»
More cases, fewer specialists
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth Child Protective Services has found itself under the microscope. State officials are looking into the ... «WAVY-TV, Jul 15»
Teenager missing from Fareham for six days
Try the Portsmouth News app for 30 days free! View the ... Search for Portsmouth News in your Android or iOS app store today. Newspaper ... «Portsmouth News, Jul 15»
Young drivers risking licence by texting at wheel
Young drivers in Portsmouth were warned today they risk licence by texting at the wheel. The AA says new research suggests the majority think ... «Portsmouth News, Jul 15»
Farmers fear Chinese lanterns threat to crops
People in rural areas around Portsmouth have been urged not to set off Chinese lanterns as harvest approaches. The Country Land and ... «Portsmouth News, Jul 15»
Man robbed of cash and phone in assault
Portsmouth 5-day weather forecast. CloseX. Monday 27 Jul. Light rain. Temp. High 18°c. Low 14°c. Wind. From West. Speed 18 mph. Tuesday ... «Portsmouth News, Jul 15»
Henderson: Portsmouth will bounce back to earn promotion
Portsmouth captain Dave Henderson is adamant his side won't blow promotion after slipping to a one-wicket defeat against Fawley at Clarence ... «Portsmouth News, Jul 15»
