Inspired by the many fabulous environmental initiatives taking place in Portsmouth, Pens of the Earth was set up to encourage writers to celebrate existing projects, and to imagine what might be. This week Helen Salsbury digs [… read more ]
Continuing our new series of stories from our Young People’s Voice project – funded by Victorious Festival and supported by the University of Portsmouth – student at Havant and South Downs College, Evie West gives [… read more ]
Portsmouth writer Howard Hoggarth gets into an unexpected debate about religion on his way home from work and reflects upon how best to conduct oneself in an argument – offline or online. It can be [… read more ]
Gridlocked isle of my defence you sheltered me from French-based threats, but by the Solent, not your ships; great hulks of grey with glorious names: Invincible and Sir Galahad, moored in time-lines, a fine line between naval [… read more ]
By John Pearson New Road, place of the Doll’s Hospital with Jack Grant Racing to Parham and Sons furniture removals shifting towards Marriott’s, upholsterers, lino and carpet dealers. Mile End School of Motoring [… read more ]
Christine Lawrence has been going out onto the streets of Portsmouth to meet the extraordinary people who live and work here. Trying to explore areas that are often neglected by those promoting the city, she has discovered [… read more ]
Christine Lawrence journeys to North End and discovers a compelling and powerful autobiography from local author, Steven George. It’s a wet January morning, I’m sat in Café Nut in North End, planning to write about [… read more ]
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