My favorite street is FLYING BULL LANE ,Local legend has long held that this road was named after the first balloon flight in Portsmouth, c1784, which allegedly took off from a spot close to the site of the Air Balloon Public House (at the Commercial Road end of Flying Bull Lane). It was said that in order not to endanger human life the only passenger on this flight was a bull. The balloon was also said to have travelled as far as Rake, north of Petersfield, landing close to a public house named the Flying Bull Inn, which still exists.
Brilliant! I love Old Portsmouth, one of my favourite places in the UK, the history and its gateway to Europe make it a really fascinating place. I lived in Southsea for a while.
I'm very interested in the history of The Froddington pub in Fratton. Way back in the past it used to be called/pronounced "The Frodintone" which meant "The Settlement Of Frrodas People". Does anyone know who "Frodas People" were, and/or who Froda was and where he or they came from?
Knowing the history makes walking these areas all the more enjoyable. Thank you.
My favorite street is FLYING BULL LANE ,Local legend has long held that this road was named after the first balloon flight in Portsmouth, c1784, which allegedly took off from a spot close to the site of the Air Balloon Public House (at the Commercial Road end of Flying Bull Lane). It was said that in order not to endanger human life the only passenger on this flight was a bull. The balloon was also said to have travelled as far as Rake, north of Petersfield, landing close to a public house named the Flying Bull Inn, which still exists.
I remember going for a drink in the Air Balloon
Such an interesting city we live in. I spent the day reading up on it today after seeing this.
The uk,s only city thats an island 🇬🇧
Brilliant! I love Old Portsmouth, one of my favourite places in the UK, the history and its gateway to Europe make it a really fascinating place. I lived in Southsea for a while.
Thank you. I am glad you liked it.
Fantastic knowledge on our city, Tim! I love how rich the history is here
Thank you
I'm very interested in the history of The Froddington pub in Fratton. Way back in the past it used to be called/pronounced "The Frodintone" which meant "The Settlement Of Frrodas People". Does anyone know who "Frodas People" were, and/or who Froda was and where he or they came from?
Well done excellent video
Thank you
We had 3 good years living in Old Portsmouth.
It's a very nice area
That was really interesting. Have any recommendations for books or dvds please.
Many thanks. Dave
Fascinating historical content about Portsmouth. I heard the term "Geezer" is derived from the name of the city's founder!
this is where it all started...
Such a great video, thank you!
This is really interesting!
Fascinating
Thank you
Really good video 👍🙂
Thank you
amazing video tim, keep up the great work!
Thank you
Grand stuff . There are 2 cathedrals in Portsmouth. St johns cathedral and st Thomas cathedral which is shown in video. Grand footage of my home town
Thank you. St John's Cathedral is a modern cathedral. Here is a bit about its history: www.portsmouthcatholiccathedral.org.uk/history.php
Very Interesting
Thank you
Oi loikes muy partsmouth!!!!