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The city of Portsmouth started about 1180 when a merchant called Jean De Gisors founded a little town in South-West corner of Portsea Island. Jean De Gisors was a merchant who owned a fleet of ships. He was also a landowner who owned land on Portsea Island. In the South-West of the island was a small inlet from the sea called the Camber. It was a sheltered place for ships to land and De Gisors decided it was an ideal place to start a town.
De Gisors divided up the land into plots for building houses and he started a market. Craftsmen and merchants came to live in the new settlement. In 1185 a parish church was built (later it became Portsmouth Cathedral).
In 1194 the king gave Portsmouth a charter. (A document granting the townspeople certain rights).
By the early 13th century Portsmouth was described as 'one of our most important ports' The population of Portsmouth was probably about 1,200 people. The main exports from Portsmouth were wool and grain. The main imports were wine, woad for dyeing, wax for candles and iron.
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In 1884 Conan Doyle was a founder member of the Portsmouth Football Club, and he played goalkeeper.
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The address of the Portsmouth Public Library is: 175 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth, 03801 4452
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The number of hotels in Portsmouth depends on which Portsmouth one wishes to visit. Portsmouth, Virginia is home to ten hotels. Portsmouth, New Hampshire has seventeen hotels.
Where is the Portsmouth Athenaeum in Portsmouth New Hampshire located?
The address of the Portsmouth Athenaeum is: Po Box 848, Portsmouth, NH 03802-0848
How do you spell Portsmouth?
Portsmouth is the correct spelling.
When was Portsmouth created?
Portsmouth was created in 1180.
Where is the Portsmouth Public Library in Portsmouth Virginia located?
The address of the Portsmouth Public Library is: 601 Court St, Portsmouth, VA 23704-3607
Where is the Discover Portsmouth Center in Portsmouth New Hampshire located?
The address of the Discover Portsmouth Center is: 8 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Where is the Portsmouth Historical Society in Portsmouth New Hampshire located?
The address of the Portsmouth Historical Society is: Po Box 728, Portsmouth, NH 03802-0728
Where is the New Museum Of Portsmouth in Portsmouth New Hampshire located?
The address of the New Museum Of Portsmouth is: One Harbour Place, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4390
Where is the Portsmouth Historical Society in Portsmouth Rhode Island located?
The address of the Portsmouth Historical Society is: 870 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Where is the Portsmouth Free Public Library in Portsmouth located?
The address of the Portsmouth Free Public Library is: 2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, 02871 2608
