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Portsmouth Society Newsletter May 2003

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Further development at Gunwharf Quays
Two planning applications were submitted for buildings to occupy the south eastern quarter of Gunwharf but there are concerns at the design and number of dwellings to be created.

The University's Milton Campus
A planning brief for the redevelopment of the Milton Campus has been published. We have responded with requests to preserve some of the buildings and gardens.

The future of Church Buildings
Congregations are declining, costs are increasing, what is the future of Portsmouth's churches?

Exhibition of work by Eric Rimmington
Eric Rimmington designed and painted the mural in Trafalgar House, Edinburgh Road, which was saved from destruction by the Portsmouth Society. Some of his work is on display at a gallery in London.

City of Portsmouth Preserved Passenger Depot
The Broad Street bus depot has closed and the collection of historic vehicles is dispersed. Will it return to the City? We hope so.

West Southsea residents' parking - Update
The West Southsea residents' parking scheme awaits the decision of the City Council's Scrutiny Panel.

The Old House at Home, Paulsgrove
A fine Art Deco public house in Allaway Avenue is under threat of demolition.

Highland Road Cemetery
The Friends of Highland Road Cemetery are campaigning to protect this key part of Eastney's history.

Architecture Week Seminar - Achieving High Density and High Quality Settlements
The Society invites you to a seminar arranged in conjunction with Portsmouth City Council and the Portsmouth University School of Architecture in the Portland Building, St. James's Street, Portsea on Tuesday 24 June to celebrate Architecture Week, the third in our series promoting good design.
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Click here to view or print the PDF version of the newsletter.Donegal Lodge, the former commanding officer's residence and the one remaining heritage building on the Ariadne site is to be demolished.

The last day of operation at the bus museum in Broad Street, Old Portsmouth was on Sunday 3rd March 2003.

The Old House at Home, Allaway Avenue, Paulsgrove.

The Lodge, Highland Road Cemetery, Eastney.