The castle is still an important part of the identity of those of us living in Portchester. We're squeezed in between Portsmouth to the east, the larger town of Fareham to the west, bound by the chalk cliffs and downs to the north and the sea to the south, in the wider South Hampshire Connurbation, tightly packed in our little enclave, but there still remains a distinct feeling of place and identity that doesn't seem to exist elsewhere nearby. It is distinct but it isn't seperate, much like the castle's role in our island's history.
Brilliant explanation of everything - Dan Snow is the quintessential historian. I love how he takes the time to point out the graffiti. English Heritage is such an important institution and makes the perfect UA-cam channel.
This was just excellent, a beautiful portrayal of Portchester Castle. An fantastic presentation, when we came here last year, we really enjoyed our visit here, the stories and the heritage just amazes me. Thank you Dan!
It's good to see are beloved castle on screen and portchester my home this castle is a massive part of my life proud to be a portchy boy I will never leave portchester portchester Hampshire the best shout out to portchester fire station 28 best fire crew in the county and plus I'm a big fan of Dan 👍
Brilliant video again! Absolutely loving this EH & Dan Snow series, perfect match up! Always lived on the doorstep of Porchester and have enjoyed chasing my kids around the cemetery much the same as my parents did for me when i was a child. The view from the top of the tower is indeed outstanding.
Nice to see Portchester Castle featured. My late mother was Christened in St Mary’s Church within the castle grounds and a Great Aunt and Uncle were married there. I have fond memories of visiting another Great Aunt and Uncle who lived in Portchester in the 60’s & 70’s. It’s been a few years since I last visited the castle but I was very pleased to see how the coastal path had been developed that runs along the edge of Fareham Creek and gives a nice view over to Portsmouth Dock. When I was a child that area was a horrible mess with all sorts of flotsam and jetsam littering the waters edge that had washed over from the Docks, a lovely walk along there now.
Hi mark portchester is a lovely place I wouldn't ever leave portchester and Fareham creek best creek in the country.i do a bit of flostam aswell.if yo walk along the coast path between port Solent and mother Kelly's there's lots of flostam and some times my favourite thing wrecks.
Hi Christopher. Yes, you are lucky to live in Portchester. I loved visiting my late Great Aunt there are touring round the area. Not far down to Beaulieu and Bucklers Hard. Love the Neon Valley. Not been down there for a few years now, must get back. My Aunt lived in the house on the corner of Conway Lane / White Hart Lane and Sandport Grove. My mother grew up on Orchard Grove.
This is an excellent series immensely enjoyable. Dan Snow is the ultimate historian.well done English Heritage,
The castle is still an important part of the identity of those of us living in Portchester. We're squeezed in between Portsmouth to the east, the larger town of Fareham to the west, bound by the chalk cliffs and downs to the north and the sea to the south, in the wider South Hampshire Connurbation, tightly packed in our little enclave, but there still remains a distinct feeling of place and identity that doesn't seem to exist elsewhere nearby. It is distinct but it isn't seperate, much like the castle's role in our island's history.
I agree with you the castle is part of the portchy identify hi from portchester pricent my fellow portchy folk.👍
Brilliant explanation of everything - Dan Snow is the quintessential historian. I love how he takes the time to point out the graffiti. English Heritage is such an important institution and makes the perfect UA-cam channel.
I’m really enjoying these episodes w/ Dan Snow. Thank you!
Mr. Snow, your voice does make this documentary even more exciting 😊❤
This was just excellent, a beautiful portrayal of Portchester Castle. An fantastic presentation, when we came here last year, we really enjoyed our visit here, the stories and the heritage just amazes me. Thank you Dan!
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Thanks for this. Please continue to promote the good values of our amazing country
It's good to see are beloved castle on screen and portchester my home this castle is a massive part of my life proud to be a portchy boy I will never leave portchester portchester Hampshire the best shout out to portchester fire station 28 best fire crew in the county and plus I'm a big fan of Dan 👍
Brilliant video again! Absolutely loving this EH & Dan Snow series, perfect match up! Always lived on the doorstep of Porchester and have enjoyed chasing my kids around the cemetery much the same as my parents did for me when i was a child. The view from the top of the tower is indeed outstanding.
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Nice to see Portchester Castle featured. My late mother was Christened in St Mary’s Church within the castle grounds and a Great Aunt and Uncle were married there. I have fond memories of visiting another Great Aunt and Uncle who lived in Portchester in the 60’s & 70’s. It’s been a few years since I last visited the castle but I was very pleased to see how the coastal path had been developed that runs along the edge of Fareham Creek and gives a nice view over to Portsmouth Dock. When I was a child that area was a horrible mess with all sorts of flotsam and jetsam littering the waters edge that had washed over from the Docks, a lovely walk along there now.
Hi mark portchester is a lovely place I wouldn't ever leave portchester and Fareham creek best creek in the country.i do a bit of flostam aswell.if yo walk along the coast path between port Solent and mother Kelly's there's lots of flostam and some times my favourite thing wrecks.
Hi Christopher. Yes, you are lucky to live in Portchester. I loved visiting my late Great Aunt there are touring round the area. Not far down to Beaulieu and Bucklers Hard. Love the Neon Valley. Not been down there for a few years now, must get back. My Aunt lived in the house on the corner of Conway Lane / White Hart Lane and Sandport Grove. My mother grew up on Orchard Grove.
Thank you for sharing this place. I know of Portsmouth. But never heard of this Castle. Thanks again and nice job Dan. 👍🏻
Great explanation of everything by Dan Snow, It's useful to hear from a historian.
Great video as always! It’s quite the historic site
Dan is the man!! 🇬🇧
Wonderful presentation and so interesting!
Really enjoying these videos, looking forward to watching more! 👍
I was there 2 years ago and it's the best day of my life
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could have done with this video when I did gcse history
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windows? We don't need no stinkin' windows!
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But did the Romans build it, or was it that pesky Carausain after his fleeing back to Britain declaring himself as emperor.