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From the historic dockyards to the lively Southsea seafront, DC Trades connects you with Portsmouth’s best plumbers, electricians, builders, and roofers—ready for any job, big or small, across the city and beyond.
Whether you’re near Gunwharf Quays, Cosham, North End, or Old Portsmouth, our trusted network covers every neighbourhood—bringing quality, safety, and peace of mind to your next project.
Need urgent help in Fratton or Milton? Looking for a specialist in Eastney, Hilsea, or Southsea? All our tradespeople are fully vetted, local, and ready to help—keeping Portsmouth homes and businesses running smoothly.
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1. Portsmouth Is the UK’s Only Island City
Portsmouth is located mainly on Portsea Island, making it the only city in the UK built entirely on an island. (Surrounded by water and a little bit of attitude.)
2. Birthplace of Charles Dickens
The world-famous author Charles Dickens was born here in 1812. His birthplace is now a museum—no ghosts of Christmas past, just school trips and literature fans.
3. Historic Naval Dockyard
Home to HMS Victory (Nelson’s flagship at Trafalgar), HMS Warrior, and the Mary Rose, Portsmouth is a living museum for British naval history.
4. The Spinnaker Tower
Portsmouth’s skyline is dominated by the iconic Spinnaker Tower—170 metres tall and shaped like a billowing sail. It offers epic views and a glass floor for the brave.
5. Oldest Dry Dock in the World
Built in 1495, Portsmouth’s dry dock claims to be the oldest in the world still in use. (They don’t make ‘em like they used to.)
6. Portsmouth Football Club
Known to fans as “Pompey,” the club won back-to-back FA Cups in 1939 and 2008. Their Fratton Park home is one of the oldest in the English Football League.
7. Famous Ferry Gateway
The city is a major ferry port—linking England with France, Spain, and the Channel Islands. It’s basically Europe’s nautical front door.
8. Ghostly Tales Aplenty
From haunted forts to spectral sailors, Portsmouth’s centuries-old pubs and naval bases are said to be alive with paranormal activity.
9. D-Day Departure Point
Portsmouth played a key role in World War II: Allied troops departed from here for the D-Day landings in Normandy in 1944.
10. A Proper Seaside Scene
From traditional fish and chips on Southsea Beach to arcades and amusement piers, Portsmouth is classic British seaside—salty air, cheeky gulls, and a stick of rock.
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