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PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT 14 Queen Street
Nesbits has dealt with some wonderful properties steeped in local History and interesting stories. From former Victorian Coach Houses to period properties in ‘Owens Southsea’ Conservation area, there have been numerous unique homes we’ve sold over the years. Portsmouth’s history is entwined in the architecture and this particular property gives insight into the strong links to the city’s Naval Heritage….
The Auction property, 14 Queen Street, Portsea reveals a snapshot into days gone by when Portsmouth was a bustling Port with its population reliant on employment from the Dockyard and the Royal Navy. In the 18th and 19th century Tailor Shops were prevalent in Old Portsmouth and Portsea, providing Naval officers with various outfitting and tailor services.
Did you know that the famous Savile Row Tailors, ‘Gieves & Hawkes’ have links to Portsmouth? James Gieve did his apprenticeship with a Royal Navy appointed Tailor in Portsmouth High Street in 1835.
Above Image: Queens Cinema, Queen Street 1979. Baun & Co can be seen on the right-hand side.
Photo credit: Portsmouth News