When coal dominated Old Portsmouth - picture special | Nostalgia
From lighting and heating Portsmouth’s homes and businesses to keeping the Royal Navy on the move, our reliance on old King Coal was once total.
Looking at Gunwharf Quays and the Camber today you would not believe they were once dominated by an enormous power station and ships full of coal tied up in the adjacent Camber.
To see all the pictures in this coal-themed album click here.
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