By Tim Lambert
Portchester is a charming old community near Portsmouth. It is the site of a Roman fort. In the Middle Ages, a keep and other buildings were added. Portchester Castle has been used for different purposes through the ages. Porchester itself is known for its picturesque buildings.
Portchester Castle Keep
Another view of Portchester Castle
Portchester Castle in the distance
A view of Portsmouth Harbour from Portchester Castle
The Moon looks down on Portchester
I call this the Octopus Tree
Castle Shore Park
An 18th century gunpowder store
Looking towards Portsdown Hill
Portchester Railway Station
The Crossway
Portchester Precinct
Portchester Methodist Church
Castle Street
The Cormorant, Portchester
Waterside Lane
Portchester War Memorial
Portchester Library
The Seagull, Portchester