High Street
Married Quarters
1891 Census
James Robjohns : Sgt, RA : 56 yrs
Eliza : 58 yrs
Florence S A : Seamstress : 20 yrs
1901 Census
George Williams : Gunner, Royal Garrison Artillery : 49 yrs
Rachel : 41 yrs
1911 Census
No 2
John Connell : Army Pensioner, Barrack Labourer : 62 yrs
Catherine : Laundress : 54 yrs
William Patrick : Brewer’s Labourer : 24 yrs
Margaret : Laundress, Assisting Mother : 22 yrs
Esther Johanna : Domestic : 20 yrs
Catherine Julia Pauline : 12 yrs
High Street
Master Gunner’s Quarters
1851 Census
Edward O’Brian : Master Gunner, Portsmouth : 43 yrs
Catherine : 50 yrs
Edward : 13 yrs
1881 Census
Henry W Cleary : Master Gunner R A : 39 yrs
Sarah A : 29 yrs
Harry W : 11 yrs
Gertrude : 8 yrs
Thomas : 6 yrs
Maude : 4 yrs
George : 2 yrs
1891 Census
William G Gregory : Master Gunner, RA : 35 yrs
Annie : 23 yrs
George : 9 yrs
Ellen M : 8 yrs
Ethel R : 6 yrs
Valentine : 3 yrs
High Street
Pier Toll House
1851 Census
Richard W Clark : Collector of Tolls : 42 yrs
Ann P : 41 yrs
Sarah A : 14 yrs
Albert E : 8 yrs
Richard W : 5 yrs
William E : 3 yrs
Georgina M : 9 months
In 1861 Census “Pier Toll House” is listed in Broad Street.
1881 Census
Henry Noble : Toll Collector, Victoria Pier : 47 yrs
Mary : 46 yrs
Edward : Assistant : 14 yrs
James : 6 yrs
George : 3 yrs
1911 Census
Frederick Grevatt : Pier Master : 67 yrs
Fanny : 56 yrs
William Russell : 77 yrs
High Street
Soldiers’ Institute
1891 Census
Sarah Robinson : Superintendent : 55 yrs
Thomas Hogben : Director of Mission Work : 41 yrs
Alice Walker : Mission Worker : 37 yrs
Katherine Dollman : Mission Worker : 43 yrs
Mary Hunt Gill : Mission Worker : 45 yrs
Caroline H Manson : Mission Worker : 38 yrs
Emily Ramsey : Mission Worker : 42 yrs
Margaret J Smith : Mission Worker : 57 yrs
Rosa Churchill : 30 yrs
Lily A Smith : Bar Manageress : 33 yrs
Fanny Gedge : Linen Maid : 43 yrs
Esther Bailey : Housemaid : 18 yrs
Lottie Clark : Housemaid : 19 yrs
Florence Haskins : Housemaid : 21 yrs
Louisa E P Gould : Parlourmaid : 21 yrs
Violet Salter : Barmaid : 21 yrs
Jane West : Barmaid : 33 yrs
Annie Jenkins : Cook : 28 yrs
Emile E Goble : Kitchenmaid : 17 yrs
Albert Bloth : Porter : 20 yrs
James Clean : Musician : 25 yrs
C A Blake : Commercial Traveller : 39 yrs
Arthur E Bowes : Private, Royal Marines : 20 yrs
William Hobbs : Ship Steward ; 49 yrs
Albert Juidge : Officer’s Servant : 22 yrs
John R Couling : Paper Hanger : 35 yrs
George C Anderson : Corporal, Infantry : 23 yrs
William Dann : Army Reserve : 28 yrs
Alice Caster : 22 yrs
Joseph C Nosgrove : Army School Master : 25 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Tuesday 25 June 1895
Situations Vacant - A thoroughly respectable girl, as kitchenmaid. Good character required. Apply Housekeeper, Soldiers’ Institute, High Street.
Hampshire Telegraph : Friday 18 June 1915
The below named have joined the 2nd Battalion of the Hampshire Regiment
John Emanuel Pearson, Soldiers’ Institute
George Shepherd, Soldiers’ Institute
High Street
Theatre Yard
1851 Census
Ambrose Pitt : Coal Dealer : 69 yrs
Tabitha Passingham : 25 yrs
High Street
Victoria Pier
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 24 August 1844
Yesterday afternoon as a boatman was passing the buoy moored in the centre of the stream, off the Victoria Pier, he observed a large mass floating on the water which on approaching was found to be a hammock in which was the partly decomposed body of a man, having some parts of a soldier’s dress upon him, and supposed to the body of a soldier who had died at sea. It lay exposed on the beach until the order of the coroner could be ascertained, when it was removed to a house adjacent and an inquest will be held.
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 23 August 1845
We have much pleasure in announcing that, by permission of Colonel Malet of the 8th Regiment, the splendid band of that Regiment will perform upon the above promenade every Thursday afternoon, weather permitting.
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 11 August 1849
Victoria Pier, Portsmouth
Omnibuses wait the arrival of every train, at the South-Western and Brighton Railway Stations, at Portsmouth, for the conveyance of passengers to the Victoria Pier, en route for the Isle of Wight and Southampton.
And also wait the arrival, at the Victoria Pier, of every steamer from Ryde, Cowes, and Southampton, for the conveyance of passengers to the respective railway Stations.
Victoria Pier is the nearest point of communication with both stations, and passengers embarking there effect an important saving both in time and distance.
High Street
Victoria Pier Toll House
1851 Census
Richard W Clark : Collector of Tolls : 42 yrs
Ann P : 41 yrs
Sarah A : 14 yrs
Albert E : 8 yrs
Richard W : 5 yrs
William E : 3 yrs
Georgina M : 9 months
1861 Census
“Victoria Pier”
James Nash : Toll Collector : 30 yrs
Emily S : 29 yrs
James J : 3 yrs
Emily S ; 1 yr
1871 Census
Charles Old : Pier Manager : 53 yrs
Hannah : 52 yrs
Emma : Dressmaker : 17 yrs
Benjamin R : Errand Boy : 15 yrs
William : 12 yrs
1881 Census
Henry Noble : Toll Collector, Victoria Pier : 47 yrs
Mary : 46 yrs
Edward : Assistant : 14 yrs
James : 6 yrs
George : 3 yrs
1891 Census
William Henry Morgan : Pier Master : 53 yrs
Louisa : 47 yrs
Louisa M : 23 yrs
Fanny : 16 yrs
Harry : 11 yrs
Nellie : 7 yrs
Arthur : 4 yrs
Frank : 4 yrs
Albert : 2 yrs
1911 Census
Frederick Grevatt : Pier Master : 67 yrs
Fanny : 56 yrs
William Russell : 77 yrs
High Street
Warrant Officers Club
1891 Census
Scott A Ball : Gunwharf Clerk : 50 yrs
Esther L M F : 50 yrs
Francis P : Solicitor’s Clerk : 18 yrs
High Street
“Clarence Hotel”
London Courier and Evening Gazette : Thursday 31 July 1828
To be sold by auction (without reserve), either together or in Lots, on Tuesday, August 5, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, upon the premises - A very valuable freehold estate, consisting of the Crown Inn, Clarence Hotel, Coffee House, Tap House, Assembly and Card Rooms, Baths, Coach Houses, Stables &c ; situate in the centre of the High Street, and in Pembroke Street, adjoining, and forming one of the the most desirable properties ever offered to the public. The premises are are peculiarly well adapted for carrying on the business of an Inn and Hotel on a scale of great extent and respectability.
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 3 August 1878
The Portsea Island Board of Guardians acknowledged a parcel of books from Mrs Dean of “The Clarence Tavern”, High Street.
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 30 October 1886
Good stabling to let, four stall stable; also two stall with coach house in central position. Clarence Hotel, High Street
Portsmouth Evening News : Friday 29 March 1895
Wanted immediately, young lady, as barmaid and assist in the house.
Apply Clarence Hotel, High Street
1911 Census
James Ralph : Publican : 56 yrs
Elizabeth : 54 yrs
Emily : Assists in business : 22 yrs
Grace : 15 yrs
George Gleeson : Soldier : 29 yrs
Cameron Campbell : Independent Means : 22 yrs
Kathleen : 21 yrs
High Street
“Duke of Buckingham”
Portsmouth Evening News : Wednesday 27 September 1922
Transfer Publicans’ Licenses
The Duke of Buckingham, High Street from John Franlin to Harry John Marchment.
High Street
“Duke of Devonshire”
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 6 April 1895
Good Beer House - £20 - eight rooms, kitchen, large tap room,low rent, under good brewers, discount pays expenses.
Duke of Devonshire, High Street
High Street
“King’s Arms Tavern”
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 18 November 1776
Claret : For sale by auction, without reserve, at the King’s Arms tavern in High Street, on Tuesday the 19th inst., a considerable quantity, bright, found and well flavoured ; will be sold in Lots of three, four or five dozen, at the option of the purchasers. Samples will be produced at the place and time for sale. To begin at eleven o’clock.
For particulars, apply to J Tucker, Auctioneer.
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 9 November 1778
Peter Coveney, of the Kings Arms Inn, being desirous of accommodating in the most genteel and commodious manner those who have, or may honour him with their company, hath lately purchased that well known and capital Inn, The Fountain, in the High Street, being the house adjoining, which he has fitted up in a neat and elegant manner, and begs leave to assure the Nobility, Gentry and Others, that profit and emolument shall ever be a subordinate consideration with him to that of seeing his guests perfectly satisfied with their accommodation and treatment, and on this foundation and principle, and no ther, does he presume to solicit and hope for their notice and encouragement. NB Neat Post Chaises &c.
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 8 May 1786
A subscription coffee room, was this day opened, at the King’s Arms Inn, in this town, which, from its eligible and convenient situation, and the respectable number of subscribers, already engaged, it is hoped will meet with encouragement
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 9 July 1787
King’s Arms Inn, Portsmouth
Peter Coveney respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry and his friends in general, that he has again neatly fitted up the above Inn, where such as may be pleased to honour him with their respective countenance, may be assured of genteel accommodations, and on the most reasonable terms.
N.B. Commodious and roomy coach house, with good stall stables. Neat Post Chaises &c.. Fine old port at 2s a bottle, and other wines in proportion
High Street
“Prince of Wales’ Club”
1861 Census
Benjamin Church : House Steward : 39 yrs
Elizabeth S : 38 yrs
Mary Davis : Servant : 55 yrs
Thomas Smith : 19 months
High Street
“Sally Port Hotel”
Portsmouth Evening News : Tuesday 29 November 1949
Sally Port Hotel, High Street
A Fine Old Period House Provided with Every Modern Convenience
Open to Non-Residents Fully Licensed
Noted for Cuisine and Service
Special Terms to Permanent Residents and to Serving Officers
High Street “The Marquis of Grandby”
Hampshire Chronicle : Monday 11 April 1791
Whereas one William Dumont sometimes since left, at the house of Henry Starkey, being the Marquis of Grandby, in the High Street, Portsmouth, in the County of Southampton, a Camera Obscura, and sundry other optical instruments. This is therefore to give him, the said William Dumont, notice, that if he does not on or before Monday, the 25th day of April, 1791, take away the same, and pay the debt he has incurred, the same will be sold by Mr James Drake, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon of that day, by public auction at the above mentioned house.
High Street
“The Three Tuns”
Salisbury and Winchester Journal : Monday 26 June 1780
To be sold by auction, in separate lots, on Thursday the 29th day of June, 1780, between the hours of five and six o’clock in the afternoon, at the house of Mr Harward, known by the sign of the the Three Tons, in High Street, (unless disposed of by private contract, of which public notice will be given).
Lot 1 : That large commodious dwelling house, with the yard, outhouses, and covenient storehouses behind the same, desirably situated for any business, on the west side of Oyster Street, in Portsmouth aforesaid, late in the occupation of Mr John Woolls, deceased. NB The storehouse opens into White hart Row, near the Town Quay, and has a very large tank or cistern for rain water under the same.
Lot 2 : Two tenements and a storehouse, late a blacksmith’s shop, adjoining southwards to Lot 1, now in the several occupations of Mr Ryant, Mr Peates and Mr Humphreys.
Lot 3 : That well situated Storehouse, with two floors over the same, adjoining, and at present converted into and used as a tap-house and chambers to the White Hart public house, in White Hart Row aforesaid, now in the occupation of Mr Dowling, or his under tenants.
Lot 4 : That large and commodious storehouse, in Oyster Street aforesaid, at present in the occupation of Messrs Collins and Co, carriers.
High Street
“Victoria Tavern”
1871 Census
James Barniertt : Licensed Victualler : 32 yrs
Emma : 36 yrs
James : 7 yrsJ
John : 4 yrs
Arthur : 2 months
High Street
“York & Pier Hotel”
1861 Census
“York & Pier Hotel”
John Dickenson : Hotel Keeper : 56 yrs
Anne : 56 yrs
John : 23 yrs
Alice Deake : Barmaid : 15 yrs
Victoria Taylor : General Servant : 26 yrs
William Saunders : : Boots : 15 yrs
Cottrill Megginson : Retired Chemist : 77 yrs
Caroline : 71 yrs
Hannah Stephens : 19 yrs
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 10 April 1869
Alphonso Koch, 19, and Edward Smith, 26, waiters, were charged with breaking and entering the premises of Mr John Grant, of the “York and Pier Hotel” High Street, and stealing $ 10s, a Meerschaum pipe and case, one bottle of whisky, one bottle of brandy, 3 lbs of cigars,and one pair of silver sugar tongs, together the value of £7 4s, the property of the said John Grant, on the 4th of March, 1869. Smith was sentenced to nine months and Koch to six months.
1911 Census
Annie Gibbs : Manageress of Licensed House : 43 yrs
William Austin : Head Cellar Man, Wines & Spirits : 23 yrs
Frederick : Seaman, RN : 19 yrs
Herbert Walworth Ward : Civil Servant, Post Office Clerk : 42 yrs
Nellie : 40 yrs