Society News
June Newsletter - Update for members
Posted on 17th Jun 2025 by David Taylor
June Newsletter Doesn’t it feel weird without our regular dose of football!! But everyone seems to be turning their minds to holidays instead so there is slightly less to report on this month although behind the scenes a number of activi …
Father's day gifts
Posted on 27th May 2025 by David Taylor
Need a gift for Fathers Day? See the Pompey Store at https://pompey.clubstore.co.uk/pm-15436-125-official-history-paperback for the 125 Anniversary history book for only £15 with all proceeds going to 3 charities, Pompey History, Pompey In The …
Past Chimes podcast - Neil Allen
Posted on 24th May 2025 by David Taylor
The next episode of ‘Past Chimes’ when I’m in conversation with Neil Allen, will be broadcast on Monday evening, 26th May, at 5pm. Neil is the News' chief Pompey reporter and has written several books on Pompey and their history. It sh …
May Newsletter
Posted on 16th May 2025 by David Taylor
May Newsletter Firstly, we should say “well done” to Pompey for continuing in the Championship next season. It was a great effort to be safe from relegation with games to spare. Then we would also like to extend a warm welcome to a numb …
Alan Knight - Thanks fans for support
Posted on 12th May 2025 by David Taylor
Alan Knight with the 125 history being sold to raise funds for ‘Pompey Family’ charities. Pompey legend Alan Knight has reflected on a ‘beyond words’ day for him at Fratton Park and urged fans to buy the club’s 125 history, which is …
Mick Comben - BBC Radio 5 Live Interview
Posted on 9th May 2025 by David Taylor
Recently Pompey History Society Chair Mick Comben gave a Interview to BBC Radio 5live Colin Murray Show. Listen here to Mick discussing the history of the Pompey Chimes with Colin Murray and Pat Nevin. All the way from the Town Hall clock and …
Latest Podcast - Vince Hilaire
Posted on 7th May 2025 by David Taylor
The latest of Richard Atkins-Grieg's monthly Pompey themed Podcasts is now available from Express FM. This month's edition features former Pompey favourite and Hall of Famer Vince Hilaire. Listen to Vince reminisce in conversation with Richard …
April Newsletter
Posted on 20th Apr 2025 by David Taylor
Dear Member,April NewsletterLast Friday saw many of us at the History Society’s Hall of Fame dinner where Alan Ball, Bert Barlow and Matt Taylor were all inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame. They join 58 others and you can now see all of their …
March Newsletter
Posted on 17th Mar 2025 by David Taylor
March NewsletterSpring is upon us and March 5 saw us spring into action and get Vince Hilaire along for “A Morning with Vince”. And what a great morning is was too, with Vince being asked questions by Johnny Moore and Colin Farmery with some inte …
Morning with Vince goes down a bomb
Posted on 6th Mar 2025 by David Taylor
The latest of the Pompey History Society's 'Morning with' went down very well with the audience of about thirty members on 5 March 2025. Vince Hilaire always a popular player during 80's has earned a reputation as an entertainer both in the Po …
