This month we have chosen books from the University Rare Books Collections about theatres. On display we have: “Good old Gaiety”: An Historiette and Remembrance by John Hollingshead, This includes photographs of performers from the Gaiety Theatre. The Gaiety was …
If you are looking to fill a few days before you go home, you’re staying with us over the summer, or you simply need something to take your mind of work and study for an afternoon, it’s worth checking out the ‘What’s on – Portsmouth’ website for details of what events are coming up.
The Near and Far World Books collection of illustrated children’s books is inspiring, and it certainly inspired the A-level students from Havant and South Downs College, whose work is currently displayed beside the books that inspired them.
Portsmouth’s now-demolished Tricorn Centre, once voted Britain’s ugliest building, has been honoured in an online tribute to Britain’s lost 20th century architecture. From The Tricorn Centre in Portsmouth to Birmingham Central Library, a project has been launched that illustrates ten …
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It was certainly one of those WOW moments: when he found something wonderful he wasn’t really expecting. “I was in Portsmouth Central Library”, principal lecturer Dr. George Burrows tells me, “trying to find something historic about music and Portsmouth I …
New Theatre Royal presents “Travels with my Aunt”. New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth is excited to present Travels with my Aunt by Graham Greene from 10-12 October. Watch four actors take on over 20 characters in a funny and frantic dash around the world …
I’ve just got back from exploring the Ken Norrish Architecture Collection at the Portsmouth History Centre in the Central Library. An eclectic mix of books, which the book plates inside explain were donated by his wife Georgette Norrish, “To inspire architects.” …
75 years ago this week, our city was a very different place. Resources held in the Library can help us to find out more about the history of the City, and place them within the local, national and international contexts of …
Famous local icon, HMS Victory, best known for her role as Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar was launched 250 years ago today – and is still in commission as flag ship for the First Sea Lord. Another local …
The Higher Education funding body, HEFCE, have made funding available for one-off bursaries for both final year students, and also for women considering taking Masters degrees in Technology subjects to study for a full-time Masters degree next year.
