Who was Carausius? What happened to the Mary Rose? When did Nelson defeat the French navy? Where is Portus Adurni? Why was Portsmouth bombed in World War Two? Peel open the pages to find out the answers! With a helpful timeline, fun first-hand accounts, cool old photographs of places you'll recognise and amazing top facts and information, you will discover things you never knew about your local town. Hometown History investigates the people and events that have defined your home town, and helps you discover the hidden history on your doorstep.
