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Portsmouth Public House

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Chris

Chris Report 11 Nov 2006 11:28

I know this is a long shot - but can anyone identify a public house in Portsmouth called KING EDWARD VII? It would have been in use just before - and probably during - the war, although it may have changed its name! I've looked in 'The Pubs of Portsmouth' but cannot find it. I'd be very grateful if anyone can shed any light. Very many thanks. Chris

Contrary Mary

Contrary Mary Report 11 Nov 2006 11:34

Hi Chris It's a bit too long ago for me to know of it LOL, but if you try www.portsmouth(.)co(.)uk which is the addy for the local paper, they do a nostalgia feature each week and they might have a reference to it. Good luck Mary

Chris

Chris Report 11 Nov 2006 11:37

Thanks Mary - worth a try! Chris

SheilaSomerset

SheilaSomerset Report 11 Nov 2006 11:41

Chris - There's a website: www(.)thejetsetter(.)co(.)uk which has a section on Portsmouth pubs, and also a contact email, which might be of use!

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Chris

Chris Report 11 Nov 2006 11:44

Thanks Sheila - off to try that now! Chris

Contrary Mary

Contrary Mary Report 13 Nov 2006 17:15

Hello again Chris Did you have any success finding the pub? I've just found the e-mail addy for the chap who runs the nostalgia feature I told you about, you might have more joy contacting him directly. bob_hind at hot mail (.) com (remember to put the at sign) Good luck Mary

Chris

Chris Report 13 Nov 2006 19:08

Thank you so much for taking the trouble to find that for me! I'll contact him and see if he has any information. However, I now know that it was in Hambrook street, Southsea. It was originally called the Prince of Wales and changed to King Edward VII when he became king in 1901. Now I'm looking for the Licencee so your contact may be able to help. Thanks again - much appreciated Chris

Glen In Tinsel Knickers

Glen In Tinsel Knickers Report 13 Nov 2006 19:24

If you know the address it might be worth tring to find the name of the licensee via the electoral rolls (assuming he lived on the premises). The library may have offer a service to search for it if you can't get there yourself. Glen

Chris

Chris Report 13 Nov 2006 21:16

Thanks Glen - everyone has been so helpful and come up with some good ideas! Tomorrow I'll hit the phones and see if the Portsmouth Library can help. Fingers crossed! Thanks again Chris

Chris

Chris Report 14 Nov 2006 15:15

Thanks Alan - that's absolutely brilliant!! Sorry I didn't respond last night but I was watching 'Charles II' on Channel 4 instead!!!! LOL Armed with that I was able to contact the libray who very obliging was able to look it up for me in Kelly's and I got the information I needed. HUGE THANK YOU!!! Chris