Jane Austen's House Museum is a must-see for literary buffs. Jane Austen moved here from Southampton in 1809 and began writing again, revising Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park. You can see where Jane wrote, sewed, made wine and enjoyed gardening. Her music book, a dress she wore, a quilt she stitched and the work table where she wrote her books are all on display. You can also see her donkey carriage - the door still creaks out a warning, as it did when Jane hastily hid her writing from visitors.
Portsmouth Museum is an interesting Art Museum that is housed in a spacious gallery-like structure with artifacts, exhibits, and details related to the literature, culture, and history of Portsmouth city. There are several rooms within the museum that are furnished as per the various eras of the 19th century. There is a beautiful space dedicated to the famous author Arthur Conan Doyle and his creation of Sherlock Holmes. The museum conducts several private and social events.
In this age of modern modes of communication when traditional mediums like letters have become obsolete, a visit to the Isle Of Wight Postal Museum is a nostalgic walk down humbler times. Run by a local family, this is a free museum and prior appointments are needed in you wish to have a tour of the place. Isle Of Wight Postal Museum has a collection of rare post boxes, not just few but 200 of them! This is a personal collection of owner Arthur Reeder. In addition to post boxes, the museum has other old paraphernalia related to postage that gives you a peek into the history of written communication.
Located close to the center of the town, Winchester's Military Museums is a fascinating historic place that houses several details of heroic and outstanding military officials of the Peninsula Barracks. The museum is a home to six other military museums that houses medals, uniforms, guns and other military objects. The museum also conducts several programs and events, details for which are available on the website. If you visit Winchester, make sure to visit this renowned place where each museum has a different theme and story related to it.
HMS Warrior is a unique ship that can hold two 40-gun armored frigates that work on steam. It was constructed for the Royal Navy back in the 19th Century. Built mainly for war purposes, the ship was deemed obsolescent by the end of the 19th century. It was later used as a storage vehicle and a depot ship. At present, the ship is housed on the Portsmouth Harbor. It is listed in the National Historic Fleet. Check website for more information.
In this age of modern modes of communication when traditional mediums like letters have become obsolete, a visit to the Isle Of Wight Postal Museum is a nostalgic walk down humbler times. Run by a local family, this is a free museum and prior appointments are needed in you wish to have a tour of the place. Isle Of Wight Postal Museum has a collection of rare post boxes, not just few but 200 of them! This is a personal collection of owner Arthur Reeder. In addition to post boxes, the museum has other old paraphernalia related to postage that gives you a peek into the history of written communication.
Jane Austen's House Museum is a must-see for literary buffs. Jane Austen moved here from Southampton in 1809 and began writing again, revising Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park. You can see where Jane wrote, sewed, made wine and enjoyed gardening. Her music book, a dress she wore, a quilt she stitched and the work table where she wrote her books are all on display. You can also see her donkey carriage - the door still creaks out a warning, as it did when Jane hastily hid her writing from visitors.
HMS Warrior is a unique ship that can hold two 40-gun armored frigates that work on steam. It was constructed for the Royal Navy back in the 19th Century. Built mainly for war purposes, the ship was deemed obsolescent by the end of the 19th century. It was later used as a storage vehicle and a depot ship. At present, the ship is housed on the Portsmouth Harbor. It is listed in the National Historic Fleet. Check website for more information.
Located close to the center of the town, Winchester's Military Museums is a fascinating historic place that houses several details of heroic and outstanding military officials of the Peninsula Barracks. The museum is a home to six other military museums that houses medals, uniforms, guns and other military objects. The museum also conducts several programs and events, details for which are available on the website. If you visit Winchester, make sure to visit this renowned place where each museum has a different theme and story related to it.
Portsmouth Museum is an interesting Art Museum that is housed in a spacious gallery-like structure with artifacts, exhibits, and details related to the literature, culture, and history of Portsmouth city. There are several rooms within the museum that are furnished as per the various eras of the 19th century. There is a beautiful space dedicated to the famous author Arthur Conan Doyle and his creation of Sherlock Holmes. The museum conducts several private and social events.