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
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 …
2024 Pompey History day cancelled
Posted on 23rd Feb 2024 by David Taylor
This year's Pompey History day which was due to take part on Sunday 21 April at 10:30 a.m. has been cancelled. It is intended to rearrange the event in the autumn of this year. We apologise for the inconvenience.
John donates 'Pompey Watch'
Posted on 30th Jan 2024 by David Taylor
This watch was kindly donated to the History Society by John Charlton. John, of Steep near Petersfield, bought the watch ‘home’ from Sunderland where it was for sale and has given it to the society after doing some research about the maker. It …