Razvan Ionascu, Author at Sally Antiques

19 Feb

HMS Victory – The Iconic Ship That Refused To Die!

March 14, 2023
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~ HMS Victory - The Iconic Ship That Refused To Die! ~ Ok, we all know about HMS Victory, Nelson and the battle of Trafalgar. Absoultely humbling and history basics. But here is what HMS Victory went through post Trafalgar. 1) In late April 1854, HMS Victory sprang a leak and sank. All...

14 Feb

Uncategorized

A Short History Of Lumps Fort Or Now A Bed Of Roses

February 14, 2023
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~ A Short History Of Lumps Fort Or Now A Bed Of Roses ~ Originally a farm settlement occupied by Ralph Lump with a mill just to the North in what is now Canoe Lake of Southsea. The first fort to occupy the Lumps site was in existence in 1545 (2 years...

03 Sep

History, Facts

What lies underneath!

September 3, 2022
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Did you know that Portsea Island is probably the most geologically diverse city (am using my old school Geolgy 'O' level on this one!) in the UK, caused by the retreat of lowering seas from the last ice age, covering dinosaurs, their extinction and the birth of mammals in three...

03 Sep

History

How a Southsea drapers assistant wrote the key tracts for the United Nations

September 3, 2022
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How a former Victorian Southsea apprentice, who worked at Draper’s Emporium on the corner of King’s Road and St Paul’s Road between 1881 and 1883 (sadly levelled by WW2 German air raids on 10/01/1941), ideals inspired and more than influenced the creation of the United Nations and its key charters. In...

12 May

History

Portsmouth and The English Civil War

May 13, 2022
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The English Civil War is usually said to have begun when King Charles I raised his standard at Nottingham on the 22nd August 1642. But conflict had looked inevitable since the 18th June, when the King rejected the Nineteen Propositions, an ultimatum sent by parliament. On the 2nd August 1642,...

01 May

Updates

Join The Sally Antiques Community!

May 1, 2022
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Sally Antiques launch a new community, that brings your favourite antiques to your mailbox! At the beginning of this year, we discussed some of the exciting new things planned for 2022. One project we were keen to launch was an e-newsletter so we could connect with our customers on a regular...

06 Feb

Updates

What’s New In 2022 At Sally Antiques

February 6, 2022
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Welcome to our business update where we give you the low down for 2022! BIG things are coming in 2022 to Sally Antiques! From a new marketplace project to podcasts, being in the business of Antiques has never been more exciting! Read on to find out what we have planned for...

12 Dec

Gift Guides

12 Days of Antiques – Christmas Gift Ideas

December 12, 2021
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Welcome to our 12 Christmas Gift Ideas! One thing we have at Sally Antiques is variety! If you can’t get enough of Antique’s, then you have come to the right place... Welcome to Sally Antiques 12 Christmas Gift Ideas. We stock over 7000 antiques online and over 10,000 in our shop...

08 Dec

Updates

Gift Vouchers Now Available At Sally Antiques!

December 8, 2021
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Gift Vouchers Now Available At Sally Antiques! Are you struggling to find a present for a loved one or friend? Sally Antiques now have gift vouchers available to purchase for those that love to shop antiques! Vouchers are available from £25 up to £200 so suitable for all budgets. Available to purchase...

05 Dec

Updates

Christmas and New Year Opening Hours

December 5, 2021
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Christmas and New Year Opening Hours Please find our Christmas and New Year opening hours below. We would like to wish all of our customers a very happy and healthy Christmas and prosperous New Year. We look forward to welcoming you to Sally Antiques in 2022! Prefer to shop online? Click here...

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