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Fort Purbrook, one of the historic Palmerston forts, is considered to be in a declining state. Despite this, work is underway to restore the site.

27 precious historic buildings deemed 'at risk' of decaying

Fort Cumberland is a pentagonal artillery fortification erected to guard the entrance to Langstone Harbour in Eastney.

Offenders help preserve Fort Cumberland as part of community service

Major renovation works are continuing at both Fort Purbrook and Fort Widley after a £2.1m grant was secured. It's a mixed picture in the Portsmouth area, with some landmarks being protected, and others left to rot.

'Remarkable' renovation taking shape at beloved forts - others at risk

The iron foundry and smithery was built 1857-1861, by Col GT Greene RE and Andrew Murray, Chief Engineer; extended 1878, with later alterations and the main part of the building was converted to office use in 2003. The east wing (Building 1/136) remains unused and at risk, Historic England says. There were concerns over drainage and regular flooding of the building but this has been resolved. Roof repairs are due to be undertaken.

Repairs progress at former brass foundry in Historic Dockyard

Caroline Dinenage has Chaired and published a report urging the Government to look to the country’s built heritage to meet new homes target.

Approach to heritage 'failing miserably' says Gosport MP

The golden lion sculpture has been carefully restored by artist Pete Codling and can be found at the front of the Treadgold Industrial Heritage Museum in Bishop Street. The cobbled street itself is full of character as well, with Treadgolds - in the midst of a regeneration - opposite the historic Mitre Court House which was once the former stable block associated with Treadgolds. One the site of the building some stunning street art of a poppy to commemorate the first and second world wars.

Historic England points to Treadgolds success as it launches grant

Aerial view of Fort Gilkicker. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

"Fort Gilkicker will be better seen" in plans to bring it back to life

Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative MP for Gosport, said military heritage sites can hold the key to solving the housing shortage. She cited Fort Gilkicker as an example.

Fort Gilkicker project 'holds key' to saving government embarrassment

The condition of Fort Rowner is deteriorating and there are currently no plans for the site to be effectively maintained and restored. From L: Major General Andy Sturrock, Director of Strategy and Plans, Defence Infrastructure Organisation (MoD), and Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative MP for Gosport.

"Crumbling into the ground": No MoD desire to restore Fort Rowner

Conservationists are racing to save Fort Widley, with a positive step taking place to save it from falling into disrepair.

Race continues to save Fort Widley as bridges restored

Portsmouth's at risk buildings

Portsmouth's 25 precious historic buildings which are 'at risk'

Pictured is: Eastney Swimming Pool

Picture: Keith Woodland (300321-16)

Eastney swimming pool demolition plans submitted to council

Historic building to be restored with heritage funding

Several sites in the Portsmouth area have been deemed as being "at risk" by Historic England, with many buildings expected to decay. Some of these have Royal Navy and armed forces connections.

25 historic Portsmouth sites "at risk", including Royal Navy sites

The old Royal Navy Rum Store at Victoria Quay in Weevil Lane, Gosport, used to be a major storage hub for sailors storing goods for long deployments. The 150-year-old Grade II listed building is currently being renovated.

17 iconic and historic Royal Navy and military sites in Portsmouth

An aerial view of the Browndown First World War practice trenches in Gosport, Hampshire. Practice trenches from the First World War, a "bungalow maternity ward" and the tomb of a woman believed to have lived to 119 years old are among the places that have been added to the National Heritage List for England by Historic England.

Remarkable First World War trenches in Gosport listed as heritage site
Practice trenches in Gosport believed to be perfect examples of those used in the First World War have been given heritage status.
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Portsmouth Civic Offices

Fears Civic Offices decision is “paving the way for demolition”

Gosport High Street

Gosport areas to have special protection due to historic significance

Batteries No.1 and 2 were built in the Stokes Bay area of Gosport, primarily to defend against a sea-borne attack, and are located at the north-west end of the Stokes Bay Lines. They were part of a system of ramparts, moats and batteries built in the 1860s. The building is partly in use as The Diving Museum.

Bid to restore historic diving museum in Gosport given a huge financial boost

A number of buildings across the area are on Historic England's 'at risk' register

Portsmouth's historic buildings which are 'at risk' if not preserved

Renovation work on the Gosport Diving Museum has moved forwards with three new planning applications submitted to add additional signage and utilise more areas of the Grade II listed building.

Plans submitted to improve historic building and museum

Wessex Archaeology, working with Southern Water, discovered a Roman grave and coin - pictured - during archeological investigations along the route of a pipeline for Havant Thicket reservoir

Roman remains discovered along pipeline route for Havant Thicket reservoir

Portsmouth has its own scheme commemorating important people with links to our city including Sir Alec Rose - the Southsea greengrocer who sailed 'Lively Lady' around the world

Official blue plaque scheme could be extended into Portsmouth

The blue plaque in Southsea commemorating Kate Edmonds, the city's first woman elected as a councillor in 1918, along with the activist suffragettes who supported her

Official blue plaque scheme could be extended beyond London

Farrah the Fox is making an appearance at the Hi! Street Fest.

Five metre fox puppet will parade down Gosport high street tomorrow - here's why

The fox, which will be animated by two puppeteers from the inside, has been called Farrah, meaning joy in Arabic.

Giant Fox puppet to lead Hi! Street Fest procession at community event

A project to revamp historic buildings in Gosport town centre has seen the restoration of the Royal Arms Hotel's distinctive facade

Gosport is being revived thanks to regeneration funding
Gosport Borough Council and Historic England have outlined how they are reviving the town’s high street with more regeneration funding expected this year.
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Aneirin Hawkridge, 10, did some of the work. A mural is painted in a collaboration between St John's C of E Church on Forton Road, Gosport, and Gosport and Fareham Multi-Academy Trust
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 270523-21)

Mural created at Gosport church thanks to community project

Some of these buildings are empty and some have been given a new lease of life

11 iconic buildings in Portsmouth - and what they have became

A five-metre-tall fox puppet will be touring Gosport soon. Picture: Historic England/PA Wire.

Giant mechanical fox puppet on scooter to tour Gosport

The Eastney Beam Engine House is on the National Heritage List. Picture: Malcolm Wells

Historic England seeking ‘gems of information’ for Missing Pieces Project

A number of buildings across the area are on Historic England's 'at risk' register

Portsmouth's historical buildings which are 'at risk' if not preserved

What the City Centre North development could look like

Historic England objects to Victorian building demolition in City Centre North

The Diving Museum in Gosport.
Picture: Sarah Standing (220719-2031)

The Diving Museum receives major cash boost towards redevelopment project

The wreck of the Klein Hollandia (Photo: Cathy de Lara)

Shipwreck off UK coast identified as 17th century Dutch warship

A project to revamp historic buildings in Gosport town centre has seen the restoration of the Royal Arms Hotel's distinctive facade, which is now almost complete.

Property revamps brighten up Gosport town centre

The swivel gun structure at Southsea Castle. Picture: Portsmouth City Council

Castle's 17th century secrets are revealed

Fort Purbrook is listed on the Historic England 'at risk' register. It is a Grade II* listed building, has a priority category of C and is described as being in poor condition. Picture: Robert Pragnell.

Portsmouth area historic sites 'at risk' of degrading or being lost

The Tank House at World of Glass has been added to the Heritage at Risk Register following the appearance of extensive cracking caused by movement in the west corner. Historic England, along with St Helens Council, is working with the Museum to understand the condition of the building and propose next steps © Historic England DP371555

Historic England: full Heritage at Risk register for 2022 released

Spring Rising lantern parade in East Dulwich from Emergency Exit Arts - which is set to bring a huge community-led carnival to Gosport in 2023.

Gosport chosen to host a huge carnival from Historic England next summer

Flood defences being built in Southsea are set to be diverted off course to avoid damaging 18th century walls discovered during excavation work - pictured is the fully-exposed 18th century wall

Southsea sea defences set to be re-routed after 18th century wall is discovered

The Royal Arms in Stoke Road, Gosport with its decorative iron works which doubled as a bus shelter, pictured in 1985. Picture: Fred York

Historic Gosport buildings to be given a new lease of life in £400,000 plan

Buildings at the Bursledon Brickworks have been placed on an at-risk register by Historic England.

Bursledon Brickworks site is placed on an at-risk register by Historic England

How the new promenade around Southsea Castle will look
Picture: Portsmouth City Council

New terraced promenade at Southsea Castle is approved for sea defences

An artist's impression of what the Gosport Museum and Art Gallery entrance will look like. Picture: Hampshire Cultural Trust

Work to turn Gosport's Old Grammar School into museum and art gallery to start

Southsea's new sea defences will closely resemble the historic Long Curtain Moat area.

How new sea defences in Southsea will retain part of the city's history

The former police barracks in Haslar Gunboat Yard. Picture: Historic England

Former police barracks saved by £400,000 grant

Historic seawalls uncovered in Southsea at Spur Redoubt

Historic 17th century seawall uncovered in Portsmouth after stormy weather

Flames tore through Anglesey Lodge in Gosport last month. Picture: Rob Gargaro

Historic Gosport building Anglesey Lodge 'can be repaired'

HMS Endurance moored in the solent off Gosport's Stokes Bay in 2009 piggy-back on the heavy lifting vessel Viewed, Some ladies take a photo whilst walking their dog

PICTURE: PAUL JACOBS (091303-1)

Gosport’s Stokes Bay could be turned into a conversation area

Repairs to the sea wall in Old Portsmouth. Picture: Portsmouth City Council

Critical repairs to historic sea wall in Old Portsmouth are completed

Flames tear through Anglesey Lodge in Gosport. Picture: JCP

Historic building goes up in flames

Long Curtain Moat walls

Southsea moat gets a steam clean

Gosport market in the high street on June 2. Picture: Sarah Standing (020620-9429)

Cash boost of £1.77m for Gosport high street given green light

Museums and galleries in England are preparing to open their doors to the public after temporarily closing when the UK entered lockdown in March (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here are the new rules to keep you safe when museums and galleries reopen

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