Exploring Southsea Seafront | The Lost History!

[@ilovusenthil]

Such a lovely place to live. I lived in Southsea for 6 months and loved it every moment.

[@davidhargreaves9963]

Brought back a lot of memories for me. Was based at Portsmouth in my navy days 1978 to 83. Changed quite a bit since then. A long way from Leeds though (my home) but when all this mess is over think I might have a trip back. Look forward to your next video

[@4Kendall100]

I've sat through several online tours of Portsmouth and yours was the best. No dizzying shooting or swinging of the camera - chocked full of clearly articulated interesting facts - thank you!!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Cathy. I wanted it to be seamless

[@neilwilkins7686]

Spent many a day on Southsea seafront as a child. Happy memories

[@stevenmacdonald9619]

Although a native of Blackpool. I took my PCV (coach) licence whilst living on the south coast. I visited the Pyramid, and followed your walk through to Portsmouth. Being from Blackpool I found it amazing that you can find an Indian menu along the Southsea promenade, and one of the booths you pointed out, is where I discovered a new love in life. It was where I tried Chai (Hindi for tea) for the very first time. It's every bit the quality of say Yorkshire tea, but the added herbs and spices, turns tea into a more calming drink than it ever was before. I swear by it these days. If any area of the UK precludes with the word 'Common' it refers to us as Commoners, and a law which Queen Victoria passed following the death of Prince Albert. You could say it was the first environmental law ever passed. Victoria decreed that every Commoner, must have a 'kept space' in which they can find both an open area to congregate and plenty of fresh air, which was forbidden from ever being bought, or built upon. These were the times of the Industrial Revolution and smoke filled industrial areas. Portmouth was certainly on a par with London at this time, although, most commons are found in the Greater London area, but a few still remain in other places around the country. Just look for the word Common. We wouldn't have the Wombles without one 🤣(I'm Generation Y, not a Boomer by the way) Please excuse my fascination. I can't communicate enough, just how many places, and how much of our most relevant history is contained in such a small area as the ones around the hub of Portsmouth. If we found ourselves at war, from even before Henry's 16th Century, right through two world wars, and even during the Falklands conflict and Iraq/Afghanistan. You can bet that business was transported up and down The Solent. Being a Northerner by birth, I was surrounded by parts of my country's deep history, and absorbed them all whilst working out of the area. I hope I'm only complimenting Adventure Me, and that he gets round to some of these places in future. Their beauty often compliments their historical significance. These experiences also directed me towards that which I enjoy now, as an amateur historian. Which, given my age, is almost like a national duty to me, at a time when some are trying as hard as they can to besmirch our great country's history. We built the world from the Industrial Revolution, and made far greater steps than any fall that may have occurred in-between. Our children should see how that happened, not be force fed twisted ideologies, and that's why I write of as many places as I can, from only my own experiences. If you have ever read Wainwright, you will know exactly where my motivation has come from. He had his books, and currently I have KZbin comments, thanks to the likes of Adventure Me, and his travels around the UK. (If I can ever help, and not hinder, let me know A.M) Having said that...... If you ever get the chance, you can find the continuance of Henry VIII's defences starting from the opposite side of Portsmouth Harbour, around Gosport, Lee-on-Solent and Stubbington. Starting with the old WWI hospital, and earlier (now maritime training and visible in the distance, behind the Trafalgar anchor, and to the left of the white submarine training tower at 14:31,) This is where ships would offload the masses of wounded soldiers onto little rafts, pushed with a pole, so to access the hospital directly up a creek. It was where the phrase 'Up the creek without a paddle' originated, since sadly for many, it was the last place they would ever see. Round Forts, as you can see from their shape, continue right along the south coast, and I've seen them as far as the Jurassic coast. The best kept I've seen are from Southsea/Portsmouth, up at Paulsgrove, and along the New Forest though. At one point the two giant and long forgotten cross channel hovercraft, Elizabeth and Margaret were kept there. I think one was scrapped and the other preserved, but like the landing craft, I don't know what happened to them since moving back north. The video ends where I started, each morning in fact, it was my job with National Express, driving the service that linked the tiny Isle of Wight hovercraft to Portsmouth Harbour, and then eventually (3.5hrs later, get a train folks, this company is the worst 🤣) onto Heathrow Airport. Clarence Pier was the beginning and the end of that service, but is no longer operated by NX. Truth be told now under no non-disclosure, National Express were awful at meeting the demand for a regular connection to the hovercraft. The poor passengers for the hovercraft mostly missing it, because of the near impossible chances of arriving even close to the timetable due to road conditions, and having too many stops which mean driving into and out of a total of 6 towns first, before arriving at Heathrow. They would end up having to take the walk into Portsmouth Harbour to catch a ferry instead. So NX now terminate their coaches at Portsmouth Harbour instead. This was all part of the failed 'integrated UK transport network' that two Jags John Prescott didn't deliver properly that has completely collapsed since. I liked the history much more than the work, that's for sure. Thanks so much for this trip down my recent memory Adventure Me, and I hope you don't think I've thrown graffiti at your comment wall. There are so many fascinating places along the south coast. If you ever need transport co-ordination or just a plain UK experienced driver, to up your output. You'll find me near Blackpool Pleasure Beach 😉 Creators that bring us so many places we might have never been to, or might want to visit in future, are not only brilliant like yourself, but I believe are holding the last thread to British tourism. Only London gets promoted to the world, with so many tourists simply unaware of how many amazing places are outside of London. No wonder our tourist destinations are struggling so badly. You, and creators like you, are the cure for this illness.

[@angelahobbs1280]

Visit relative in Southsea frequently its like my second home. Beautiful place. No place like a Seaside home. Magical 💖

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Angela. My second home too

[@cannyuk]

It's amazing how fast you can walk and still hold the camera still Darren.

[@AdventureMe]

The beauty of stabilisation and timelapse lol

[@ickleshouse]

Last there about 3 years ago, model village was quite sad. Been vandalised so many times. Old photos from years ago show it in its glory

[@SentimentalSleeper]

This is crazy. I used to take this walk whenever I was upset as a teenager. Sometimes I'd start by exploring the abandoned MOD base just behind where this video starts. Thanks.

[@NOWThatsRichy]

Hi Darren, excellent video, obviously me being a local, all very familiar to me, but a good advert for Portsmouth. A few bits of info for you, at the start where you showed the Eastney end of the beach, that area of the beach with vegatation growing on it, was originally a small experimental area planted with certain plants in the 1960s, to see how they would grow in a salty climate, it has gradually spread over the years, IMO it now looks untidy. The iconic promenade with it's paved zig-zag pattern was originally laid in 1977, for the Queens silver jubilee. South Parade Pier was burnt down twice, first time in 1904, then famously in June 1974, while filming was taking place for the Who's rock Opera 'Tommy. I was only 6 years old at the time, but I was down on the beach with my mum & remember seeing the fire starting! The restored landing craft is a recent addition, I don't think it is fully open at the moment, when things get more back to 'normal' I want to go down & do a video myself. Down towards the Western side of The funfair, going through to Old Portsmouth, a lot of that area is now closed off, as new sea defences are being constructed, the works are going to be going on for the next 5 years & will continue along the seafront as far as the crazy golf course area at Eastney. I'd better stop waffling now, haha, maybe I should have done the voiceover for you! Looking forward to the next one mate!

[@archiebald70]

Nice to see my home town again. Need to revisit.

[@merietgenealogy]

Took me back to the early 1960s, my brothers, sisters & I used to play around Canoe Lake, with many of use falling in (pushed in), we also used to catch the crabs with string and fish heads.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Meriet.

[@pompeymik]

Nice soft pebbles 😂 I used to come out of the Sea on my hands and knees they hurt so bloody much! Bring flip flops or water shoes! Low tide does expose a few sandy patches👍

[@AdventureMe]

I was being kind lol. That's why I never ventured onto the beach.

[@pompeymik]

@@AdventureMe haha, it's nice with shoes on!

[@roll_credits6136]

Nice to see that all of the coffee shops aren’t branches of Costa!!

[@AdventureMe]

That's true!

[@shirleylynch7529]

Darren that was absolutely fantastic. You should be in television doing documentaries. A m a z I n g. Thank you

[@pompeymik]

South parade pier was also burned down for or during filming of Tommy, with Rodger Daltrey, I know a few people a little older than me that were extras👍

[@elainebooth8107]

My cousins were extras in the film Tommy too

[@Jason-kg7cw]

Thanks for the video, some great footage. The Hovercraft was always my favourite sight in Southsea. I holidayed there from the mid 1970’s onwards and never tire of it. There’s lots more information about the area worth mentioning should you revisit, particularly the Hovercraft which is foot passenger only and the only one in the UK. The fairground was owned by Billy Butlin for instance and the Naval history is fabulous. GOOD LUCK

[@sheert]

0:40 On the left is a rare plant covered shingle beach. It is a legally protected habitat. 12:15 The landing craft is LCT 7074 and was used on D-Day and supplied the Normandy campaign during WW2.

[@martinmarsola6477]

A nice tour of Portsmouth. Thanks buddy.

[@alisonwilson8606]

Nice place for a week holiday and good for food and cafes and coffee shops

[@lostpompeylad]

Wow miss pompey so much haven't had a chance to go back since 2005 when I left the navy to live abroad... I used to hang out at the arcade, skate park as a kid and the old ford in the next video... Good time's

[@wonhung]

My grandparents used to live in St Davids Rd, Southsea & ran a shop down Commercial Road called Shop N Save back in the early to mid 60s and my brothers and I would often go to Southparade & Clarence pier back then. There used to be only a small funfare back then and we would often watch the small hovercraft ferry coming up the concrete ramp. There were no fences back then. At the top of South Parade pier back in the early 70s there was a night club there called the Dolphin which I went into at the age of 17 and drank Lager with my great uncle & grandfather. The lake called Canoe Lake was known as Swan Lake back in those days and you'd often see people with their radio controlled boats etc there. There was also a sea fed Lido around there somewhere, can't quite remember where, it was a long time ago. The Anchor was one of those from HMS Victory and there was no fencing around it back then and where you said there was a fairly new cafe I pretty sure there was one there back in the mid 60s, but with a concrete patio and not a decking one. It was sad to see alkl those great kiosk types shops along the parade have all gone, they were fun places with their books & post cards, their beach inflatables & buckets and spades.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Richard

[@christelbraune4530]

This Video shows once again how great your homeland is. It invites you to linger. At the same time, I remember historical films. YORK carris a great deal of history Thank you Darren

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Christel. York will be coming.

[@Quantric]

3.00 in, those setups go a lot further down than is visible. Back in the 70's we use to run between the steps trying not to be caught by the sea. About 6ft drop to the beach then.🌊

[@Linleys]

Not been to Southsea for very many years and not looked at all the lovely places you showed us. The whole place looks so fresh, clean and tidy. Love it. Thanks for putting the video together and sharing. W :)

[@AdventureMe]

Thank You. More to come.

[@joycerigby453]

That was a lovely video. It's so good to be out and about with you again, this time we're not in Yorkshire walking along an old railway track with no one else around but going along a place with lots to see and plenty of people around. It's good for me as I'm unable to go anywhere these days and just walking about and seeing what's around and what other people are up to is really fun. Thank you Darren. x

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Joyce, glad it's helping.

[@PompeyMatt17]

Southsea is not outside of Portsmouth. It's a district of Portsmouth the same as Milton, Fratton or Copnor

[@Wedgedoow]

Different. Diverse. Delightful.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Pete, I was in the area so I thought, why not?

[@kangaroo092]

Thanks for this wonderful, peaceful, interesting, sunny walk... So many castle to protect from Frenchs ... 😆😇

[@AdventureMe]

Yes, thanks. Someone had to keep them out, it's all that Garlick....

[@jasonhipkiss1379]

6.40 Beaches and Cream, great spot

[@michaelmj1964]

Makes me think that the next time I go back that I need to take a walk from Eastney down to Old Portsmouth. Thanks for allowing me to revisit my home town.

[@AdventureMe]

Yes it's a lovely walk.

[@owt166m]

Worked in Portsmouth for about six months a few years back and stopped at Southsea Leisure Park. Brings a few memories back.

[@AdventureMe]

Glad to remind you. Hope it did the job.

[@vernonbruce5389]

Hi Darren , Great videos, Thankyou, We used to visit the area frequently a few years ago, Relatives kept the Grave Digger pub opposite the Cemetery in Southsea. We loved exploring the area..Brings back happy memories...

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks for sharing, yes it's a great explore.

[@paulthepill]

Thanks for this, my wife and myself are coming to stay for a couple of nights very soon, and didn't know what to expect so this was a pleasant suprise

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks for watching, more to come.

[@elainebooth8107]

That took me back to my holidays with mum and dad and sister , when I was young thank you such a brilliant video

[@AdventureMe]

Our pleasure!

[@rocknchips1342]

i use to drive day bus trips regulary to southsea from london. it was quite run down at one point but now looking smart and proper seaside!.....thanks for filming and sharing!

[@wendywhite6622]

Went there 3 days ago on holiday, found the landing craft, never seen it before. Thanks for inspiring me!

[@AdventureMe]

No problem. Glad you enjoyed.

[@jasonthomas6817]

Great video Darren. Certainly made me think about visiting this area of the country. 👍🏼

[@AdventureMe]

You should! It's very nice.

[@timothyhopkins6960]

What a truly wonderful walk thank you for taking me along .

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks for watching.

[@steven6956]

Worked on the Waltzer at Billy Mannings fun fare during the school holidays, what a life growing up in Pompey how lucky we were, we just never knew it.

[@mattbaileypfc]

Just for info, Southsea isn't 'just outside Portsmouth'. It's very much part of the City of Portsmouth

[@AdventureMe]

Yeah I know. I meant outside the center.

[@dionspall2830]

Also Southsea was in the who musical the who which was mostly filmed in Portsmouth. That film also caused a fire on the pier that you see in the film too

[@OTWD_yt]

Abit better weather than we got when we were down there today 🌧

[@AdventureMe]

Yes it looked really grey down there.

[@cycklist]

Southsea isn't outside Portsmouth, it's a part of Portsmouth.

[@AdventureMe]

Yes I know. Slip of the tongue

[@belindabell794]

I loved this video. Expertly filmed with lots of interesting information. I’m considering moving to Southsea and you have sealed the deal for me! ❤️

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Belinda. Hope you enjoy it down there. Lovely place

[@MsTilda2]

Love Portsmouth

[@lindseykaine-walley6339]

Your a quick walker! It's a very long seafront. Ive never been so it was nice to to have a tour from you. Lovely gardens and park. I hope you will do some on Sheffield soon. 👌

[@telquad1953]

All we ever hear about in Canada is Brighton. Didn't know this walk even existed. Thanks!

[@AdventureMe]

Plenty of coastal resorts in the U.K as good if not better than Brighton, but it's all that seems to be publicised due to its proximity to London.

[@rachelbridger2473]

Blue reef aquarium once used to be called sea life. I was only 10 when it changed name

[@alanlake5220]

Where you did your end piece to camera is the last place Admiral Nelson stood on before getting in a small boat out to HMS Victory, then off to the battle of Trafalgar. I believe .

[@AdventureMe]

Very interesting. Thanks Alan

[@michaelmiller641]

My dad lived at Gosport, and we visited Southsea a couple of times. The first time I was amazed to see a naval monument identical to that on the lines at Chatham, where I live. I believe there is one at Plymouth too.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks for watching Michael.

[@smmx65]

I have to correct you, the postman pat ride used in Mr Bean was actually outside the last building on the left as you leave the fair. I had a summer job there on one of the roller coasters in 1980.

[@natewilson2378]

Southsea beach is naturally sandy (there is a huge sand bar between Eastney & Hayling Island) the shingle was put there to stop erosion & during storms it is often washed away leaving a sandy beach.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks. I didn't know that.

[@WhitneyHouston4eva1]

It's nice to see others appreciating our history, although you left out the D Day museum. I've walked that promenade many times over the years including a sponsored walk when I was in secondary school.

[@joncawte6150]

Should have mentioned the D-Day museum behind the landing craft. The last time SP Pier burnt down was during the filming of the Who film Tommy. The hovercraft is the only commercial passenger craft in the world. There used to be a nudist beach at the extreme end of Eastney beach, not sure if it still is.

[@robertbrown3413]

Canoe Lake is the last remnant of the Great Morass, which was a marsh covering square miles of Southsea and is poorly documented in history books. The seafront is already changing, as Clarence Pier is having the sea defences renewed.

[@cyclingmrc]

Great vid, the cockleshell heroes set off from the Royal Marines museum, if you are interested in World War 2 history, just to let you know.

[@craigberesford726]

You forgot to mention that pinball wizard, the movie was filmed on Southsea pier, and they burnt the end of it down😮

[@johndenbury4697]

Canoe Lake is also locally known as Swan lake as Swans overwinter here as it is less likely to freeze over.

[@suckered1316]

Outside Portsmouth!!! Apart from that nice film.

[@AdventureMe]

Cheers Rob. Outside the Portsmouth area is what I meant. I have done a separate Portsmouth video, so I wanted to distinguish them as their own thing.

[@StevenVacher]

Just so long as you don't say that Cosham is in Portsmouth 🤣

[@natewilson2378]

Southsea is an area of Portsmouth, it isn't outside it at all. Everywhere on Portsea Island is "Portsmouth", off Portsea Island is Portsmouth area.

[@sarahillingworth2718]

Looks gorgeous, would go there if I could afford to get to Portsmouth lol

[@AdventureMe]

It's worth a visit

[@sarahillingworth2718]

@@AdventureMe if I could get on s coach tour from West Yorkshire down there I'd go 👍

[@manmaje3596]

I’ve had the privilege of having multiple Christmas work parties in the Royal Marines museum building on the complex you mentioned. I think you would really like to see it inside check it out or you haven’t already been. We were lucky enough to be able to see much of the exhibits as they come just off the function room.

[@AdventureMe]

I haven't as yet, but hopefully one day.

[@PompeyMatt17]

To add some info, the Landing Craft is the last surviving landing craft of D Day, it landed at Gold Beach June 6th 1944. The forts out in the Solent are part of a ring of defences that surround Portsmouth called "Palmerston's Follies" as they never saw action. At the end, if you'd gone just another 100 yards past the Brewers, you would have been where Nelson took his last steps on English soil....good vid though

[@freddiblio6358]

Love the video but trust me that beach is not pleasant to walk on 😂

[@AdventureMe]

Why do you think I avoided it. 😃

[@sampoole9549]

Just booked a trip to visit off the back of this vlog. You should be on commission! Lol

[@AdventureMe]

Maybe one day!

[@juzmitch2012]

I was surprised you never mentioned the forts in the middle of the sea, fort spitbank being one. The next step will be even better for history heading into old Portsmouth seeing the links between first settlers of Australia (Sydney have a matching link chains in gold) the square and round tower and the famous high street known for admiral lord nelson last stay, John pounds famous ragged school and the killing of the Duke of Buckingham. If your going all over Portsmouth definitely visit wymering manor and over the road in the graveyard lays Jane Austen’s brother Francis grave which your be able to see.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Julie. I have a second part in two weeks covering Portsmouth Dockside. It covers a lot of what you said, but there will be more to come if I can get back down this summer.

[@markthundercliffe3725]

You are bloody joking. The beach is agony to walk in bare feet!! Worst size stone beach created during the last Ice Age. Far easier walking on pea shingle. Some trivia. Sparks played their first ever UK gig at South Parade Pier. Had you have started further east an early 60s episode of Dr Who was filmed there.

[@lawrenceogden2162]

great video

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Lawrence

[@derekpyne]

First time I seen your videos ( this one and the Portsmouth). Been to this area a few times .last time about five Years ago. Enjoyed the video very much but what I can't get is the amount of people around during the lockdown. No wonder there been an high number of cases in Hampshire. Thanks for the video and the information👍

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Derek. This was filmed during summer 2020, I think it was July. Lot more relaxed back then.

[@Stickman2112]

Great video we’re looking forward to pay a visit

[@Andrewjg_89]

I’ve been to Portsmouth but not Southsea. I do know Gunwharf Quays, Spinnaker Tower and the city centre. Plus you can also see the Spinnaker Tower from Gosport on the other side.

[@AdventureMe]

Hopefully you enjoyed it as much as i did.

[@iolandasartori9911]

Good evening, could you kindly let me know when this video was filmed. I was watching it this evening and my little Yorkshire Terrier is in the video and she passed November 2022, it would just be really nice to put a date to her being on the walk. Thank you

[@AdventureMe]

This was filmed July 2020. Just after we unlocked from C19. Sorry to hear about the dog.

[@BroonParker]

Would have liked more history.

[@smmx65]

South Parade Pier was used as a location for The Who film Tommy. Blame them for one of the fires

[@DjMossy]

Stafford had 3 wimpys years ago. It now only has one

[@theroosterbooster1]

Hi Darren, only recently found your channel, very interesting indeed, especially this particular video (and the other Portsmouth ones), as I'm a local. Just a snippet of info for you if you didn't know (and if not already mentioned in the comments), the 1955 film The Cockleshell Heroes was filmed at the Eastney Barracks. If you've not seen the film, definitely worth a watch. It was about Operation Frankton from the second world war, and produced by Cubby Broccoli of James Bond fame.

[@JohnJones-cp4wh]

Not only was it filmed there, it was the actual base for the participants, the shed that was their base was still there around 20 years ago, I never saw it in that video, but it was at the roadside just in front of the barracks.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks for watching

[@gavlosmedia6323]

Good video again Darren. One place I've never been, not even to watch Leeds utd

[@AdventureMe]

It's a nice part of the U.K. You should drop in.

[@hoppinonabronzeleg9477]

This must've been filmed before covid Darren? Shame Brighton don't take a leaf out of South Parade's book, and rebuild their West Pier, to say it's been destroyed by fire 3 times. If it's insured, and you keep up to the fire regs, you can rebuild it. The tourism will pay for it in the end! Love the speed up wolfenstein dodgem seafront pedestrians filming, great!

[@AdventureMe]

Yes. This was back in Summer.

[@robgaskell2391]

Lovely video pal, cheered me up thinking of warm summer hols by the beach. One question though, why wasn't barney with you? Bet he'd of loved it

[@AdventureMe]

He was at his nannas not far away. He'd much prefer that. Biscuits on tap.

[@thomaswinter5548]

Hi Darren when is the second part coming? Brilliant video BTW

[@AdventureMe]

This Sunday Thomas at 12pm.

[@Gregdotgreg]

Still a few Wimpeys about darn sarf. Horsham and Crawley we have them

[@atraintoofar197]

you should see the landing craft now its changed a lot

[@AdventureMe]

What's it look like now?

[@mikepowell2776]

I think the French gave up thinking about invading after 1815. Nonetheless, excellent walk round the southern edge of my home town.

[@robertwiddasart6947]

An interesting change

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Robert.

[@bobingram6912]

Stuff Mr Bean, what about The Who!!! Tommy filmed at South Parade Pier when it caught fire in 1974?? Chance of a good photo merge missed there!!! 😃😄🤔 Not mentioning the D Day Museum??? It's better in winter when there's not so many people about!!!!!

[@AdventureMe]

Plenty more for next time. It won't be the last time I am there. A lot of places were closed too.

[@John-cd4jv]

The beach huts opposite the new Coffee Cup was Bernies Holiday Camp chalets.

[@xGusstaffx]

When you were saying about Southsea right at the beginning of this video I was sat going this isn’t Southsea this is his name and then you said this part of Southsea known as Eastney .I was just sat thinking no Southsea is separate from its name that’s like saying this part of Southsea is called Cosham or this part of Southsea is called Purbrook know they’re separate places Southsea Eastney Buckland Fratton Stamshaw Copnor Northend all different places

[@AdventureMe]

I bet you're fun at parties lol. Don't analyse things on KZbin too much mate, you will drive yourself mad. It's supposed to be amateur.

[@sebastiangoldwrist487]

Can’t believe you’ve advertised the coffee cup, with its overpriced coffee and cakes. An unimaginative carbuncle of a building that obstructs the view of the Victorian beach huts on the opposite side of the road which you fail to even mention. Nice walk…

[@AdventureMe]

Advertised!! I gave it a mention lol. I did get the beach huts, but some council Karen told me I couldn't film as I didn't have permission. Couldn't be bothered arguing, so I moved on.

[@lizichell2]

Lovely Southsea. So much nicer than Portsmouth

[@AdventureMe]

I don't know. The next video is quite something too.

[@UnderTheRadar1976]

You missed the frazer range and the other fort next to it

[@AdventureMe]

Where's the Frazer Range?

[@UnderTheRadar1976]

@@AdventureMe Fort Cumberland, Fort Cumberland Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO4 9LD

[@kevinparkin5438]

Good evening Darren well I've just watched your walk to Portsmouth never been but looks nice also looks a lot cleaner than Leeds but I must admit I prefer your adventures up here sorry well keep them coming Kevin ps i bet your getting fed up of my comments

[@AdventureMe]

I'm never fed up of comments, reminds me that people are watching. I am a northern based channel so don't worry. Just took the opportunity whilst visiting. I have a lot of Portsmouth family.

[@johnlamond4463]

A pity more is not done to upgrade the seafront F&B....

[@AdventureMe]

I quite liked what was on offer.

[@namispondjamispond9282]

Is Southsea a good place to live? Is it a ghost town in winter?

[@AdventureMe]

It's like any other city over winter I would suppose. Some of the seafront attractions are still open, so would imagine it's almost the same apart from the weather.

[@namispondjamispond9282]

@@AdventureMe Cool. Cheers for the reply 👍

[@tabascocat5102]

Judging by the shadows-its not May-July. Could be very late August/early September. (or April) ??

[@AdventureMe]

I think it was August.

[@tabascocat5102]

@@AdventureMe Cheers, yeah nearer the September end. Shadows are longer and getting nippy by the end of the afternoon. Great video man, thanks. I shared it on Facebook.

[@traceydean5982]

Nice soft pebbles that don't hurt your feet? Ahem. They are awful to walk on.

[@AdventureMe]

I didn't want to slate it lol. I did have trainers on.

[@SoupTheDragon]

not sure the french were regularly invading when lumps fort was built. last time the french invaded was 1066 :)

[@AdventureMe]

It was the threat of invasion, they didn't actually do it. They were so paranoid.

[@joncawte6150]

The French did actually 'invade' a few times over the centuries, but they were more akin to raiding parties rather than full scale

[@JohnJones-cp4wh]

`Twas the French who sank Mary Rose, I think that was later than 1066.

[@chrisabblett8847]

You good well

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks

[@chrisabblett8847]

You welcome

[@chrisabblett8847]

Keep up good videos 👍

[@grahambarrett5569]

Great video I just wish you hadn’t speeded it up

[@AdventureMe]

I had to, or people would turn off. KZbin viewers don't like long videos. I would happily have kept it at real time.

[@jimhammond6395]

Was this 2019 Darren

[@AdventureMe]

Summer 2020

[@rachelbridger2473]

If uve ever walked bare foot on tht beach ull know that it's not comfy

[@AdventureMe]

I know. I found out the hard way.

[@rachelbridger2473]

Lol I won't go anywhere near the beach after I ended up swimming with jellyfish two summers ago

[@Al-qv5vs]

Thanks for this. As a kid my annual holidays were here. Lovely to see it again. Used to play football with my Dad on the Common. I miss it all. I am almost 70 now and the seafront hasn't changed that much. Thanks.

[@AdventureMe]

Our pleasure!