Andrew is back by popular demand to give the second part of the Portsmouth story – not that you need to have heard the first one to appreciate Part II covering Portsmouth from 1750 to 1850.

We shall see how two Napoleons force the creation of world-class defences around Portsmouth and force the Dockyard to become the greatest factory in history.  The Press Gang, Nelson, a gentle cobbler and an actress of mighty repute, will tell their stories.  Australia will be founded by rascals, two new towns appear, and many poorer folks disappear as Britain gains the largest empire in history