Pompey History Society
Welcome to the PHS website. The society is registered Charity (No 1201687), run by supporters and recognised by the club, which is committed to preserving and celebrating the rich heritage of Portsmouth FC - Pompey to their fans across the globe - the most successful club in the south of England.
Featured Collections
The featured collections below are the first phase of a Heritage Fund project, run by the society, to tell the story of Pompey: Champions of England seventy years on.
Latest News
Former Solent reporter recalls Frank Burrows' apology
Posted on 15th Jun 2024 by Colin Farmery
Getting a letter of apology from Pompey manager Frank Burrows was one of the memories of former BBC Radio Solent sports reporter John Walker (pictured above), who made a flying visit to Fratton Park recently while over from his home in Virginia in …
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John Rogers completes the 92!
Posted on 7th Apr 2024 by Colin Farmery
The Fratton Park tours this season have seen some high spots, special guests and on Saturday 6 April one very special occasion. The tours organised by the Pompey History Society have been sold out most of the season and Saturday's tours includ …
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Find out how the Pompey 125 book was produced and support the Pompey History Society
Posted on 13th Mar 2024 by David Taylor
Editor Colin Farmery and designer Ellis Hampton are going to unveil how the critically-acclaimed 125th anniversary history of Portsmouth FC was produced at a special talk at Fratton Park later this month. The book sold out its limited 1898 print run …