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Guided history walks of Emsworth

Emsworth has a dynamic and truly fascinating history.A village that grew incredibly fast from the mid 1700s. Emsworth's streams and millponds provided power for mills that helped meet the rising demand for flour in a rapidly growing country. As the main port in Chichester Harbour and with the growth of the oyster trade and associated shipbuilding, Emsworth's growth was fast and diverse.Entrepreneurs, brewers, master mariners, smugglers and highwaymen are all part of the fascinating history of Emsworth.

The next walking tour is on 23rd October at 10.30am. Please scroll down to reserve your place.
 

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Emsworth's industrial revolution

The Industrial Revolution of Emsworth tour takes about one and a half hours.
We will take an easy walk, focussing mainly on the maritime and industrial growth of the town that includes the grain boom, oyster trade, shipbuilding and maritime growth as well as some of the incredible characters and a glimpse into the darker sides to Emsworth's history.

Cost per person is £8, children under 16 are free.

An inspiring history

The growth of Emsworth during the 18th and 19th centuries was almost unprecedented as the population increased over five-fold. With five working mills towards the end of the 18th century, wealth and enterprise was drawn to the town. With proximity to Portsmouth Dockyard and the growth in demand for oysters, some incredible local entrepreneurs stepped forward to drive Emsworth's industrial revolution. But it wasn't all plane sailing with a disaster awaiting the town's biggest trade in the early 1900s! Find out more on the walking tour :)

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Schedued industrial revolution walks

23rd October 10.30pm

Schedued industrial revolution walks

Book your own tour (min 6 people equiv)

Book your tour day & time

£8 per person

Emsworth's industrial revolution walk

Walks take approximately 90 minutes and cover about 1.5 miles

Please book in advance to ensure inclusion - maximum 16 people!

The meeting point will be advise once you have booked.

Payment is taken on arrival.

or

Book a different time for your walk: minimum six people or equivalent.

Times may vary according to tide times

blatchmike@gmail.com

07787 573071

Once a walk has been arranged details sometimes be posted to enable others to join, as larger groups often encourage wider discussion and interesting shared knowledge.

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Discover the Bourne
Heritage QR code trail

There is now a QR code trail for Southbourne. You can follow a route and discover the local history using your phone. To find out more simply click the link below.

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