~ 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 on board […]
~ 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 after Southsea Castle
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 sections? Walking from South to
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 1940, Mr W published
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, The siege of Portsmouth, which
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 basis. We wanted a
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 this year…. In the
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 - with something to
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 virtually or
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 to explore our
Victoria Cross Winners YouTube Series | Portsmouth Highland Road Cemetery Over recent weeks, we have been featuring stories of Victoria Cross Winners whose graves are situated at Portsmouth Highland Road Cemetery. Portsmouth has a wealth of history and strong military connections, so it is not surprising to find a graveyard with so many interesting stories
Victoria Cross Video Series | GoFundMe Page Set Up To Raise Funds For The War Graves Commission Our recent Victoria Cross video featured a Lieutenant Henry James Raby. Boss Andrew has kindly set up a GoFundMe page to donate to the War Graves Commission and to Lietenant Raby's Grave which is situated at Highland Road
Some very well made model ships came our way yesterday. My personal favourite is the one at the back - HMS Iron Duke though the IJN Yamato hits the sweet spot for me too. Good timing that they came in when they did as a Canadian buyer bought every single model battleship we had 10
Militaria Fair at Chatham Dockyard Sunday 8th August Ross and Raz are gearing up for another Antiques Fair, this time at the Historic Dockyard in Chatham. The Militaria Fair has a fierce reputation and attracts traders and collectors from all over the country to its impressive 36,000 square metres of event space. This is the
First Antiques Fair of the year a big success! After a tricky start to the year due to the lockdown, Sally Antiques has been gaining momentum both in the shop and online.
14th November | Antiques, Collectables & Military Fair @ The Jolly Sailor Southsea Pub Join us at our next Antiques Fair. An extensive collection of militaria, vintage items and collectables will be available on the day. 9am to 1pm. Free entry to the public. STALL HOLDERS /EXHIBITORS 32 tables available (1 x pitch = 6
12th September | Antiques, Collectable & Military Fair at the Jolly Sailor Southsea Pub Join us at our next Antiques Fair. An extensive collection of militaria, vintage items and collectables will be available on the day. 9am to 1pm. Free entry to the public. STALL HOLDERS /EXHIBITORS 32 tables available (1 x pitch = 6
