Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Old Customs House

Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 31, 2018

1. The Old Customs House Marker

Inscription. The Old
Customs House This early 19th century building was the Storekeeper's offices for this site - HM Gunwharf, Portsmouth. It became the Captain's office/HMS Vernon administrative block between 1923 and 1986 when Vernon ceased to be a separate command. The building was used only briefly as offices for HM Customs and Excise in the early 1990s when revenue cutters used Vernon Creek.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.

Location. 50° 47.698′ N, 1° 6.392′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, England. It can be reached from the intersection of England Route B2154 and Park Road, on the left when traveling north. Located in the Gunwharf Quays mall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth, England PO1 3TY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Hampshire Ports.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: HMS Vernon Figurehead (a few steps from this marker); HMS Sirius (a few steps from this marker); GPO K6 Telephone Box (a few steps from this marker); British MMK1 Mine (within shouting distance of this marker); Mark VIII Torpedo (within shouting distance of this marker); Noon Day Gun (within shouting distance of this marker);

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12 Inch Shell (within shouting distance of this marker); HM Gunwharf, Portsmouth (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.

Regarding The Old Customs House. One of Portsmouth’s original naval buildings, The Old Customs House is now a Restaurant.

Also see . . .
1. History of Gunwharf Keys. (Submitted on September 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Fuller’s - The Old Customs House. (Submitted on September 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Gunwharf Quays on Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

The Old Customs House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 31, 2018

2. The Old Customs House

The Old Customs House Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 31, 2018

3. The Old Customs House Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,476 times since then and 101 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.