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Building MPM1494 - Former Police House, The Hard
Summary
Former police house built c. 1900, now a shop.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Former police house built c. 1900. Single-storey red brick building with tiled roof, sash windows, barge boards. [1] Became a tourist information centre and is now a shop. [2]
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Former Naval Recruiting Office situated outside Victory Gate. Built 1862. The building was refurbished by Portsmouth City Council in 2001, when a rear extension and entrance, and a raised viewing terrace on the eastern elevation were added. In use as a Tourist Information Centre 2001-2012, and then a bookshop and gallery. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SPM37 Bibliographic reference: Portsmouth City Council. 2011. City of Portsmouth Local List of Buildings.
- <2> SPM215 Verbal communication: HER Volunteer. 2013. Information received from HER Volunteer.
- <3> SPM399 Bibliographic reference: Naval Dockyards Society. 2015. 20th Century Naval Dockyards: Devonport and Portsmouth Characterisation Report.
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 22: HM Naval Base and St George's Sqaure
Other Statuses/References
- Locally Listed
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 6300 0029 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Feb 22 2019 11:21AM