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Portsmouth: A Messy Timeline of Tides, Trade, and Too Many Pubs

@Caleb Cross2/8/2026blog

so here's the deal with portsmouth. it's not just some random seaside town. this place has been around since roman times, and if you squint hard enough, you can still see the ghosts of old warships in the fog. it started as a fishing village, then became a naval powerhouse, and now it's a weird mix of historic docks, student flats, and overpriced coffee shops. the weather? grey. always grey. but the people? they’re warm, sarcastic, and will tell you exactly where to get the best fish and chips. nearby cities like southampton and brighton are just a short train ride away if you need a change of scenery.


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