John Oram's photos with the keyword: Gunwharf Quays

An opportunistic evening shot across Gunwharf Quays Marina shows some of the variety of restaurants available at the Portsmouth retail and leisure site. First floor (l-r), Azzurro, Bella Italia, Wagamama, Slug & Lettuce Ground floor (l-r), Giraffe, Bella Italia, Zizzi, Pizza Express, Slug & Lettuce 200_3_P1000505R

A serious fire broke out early in the afternoon of 25 February 2017 on the fourth floor of The Roundhouse, Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth but, fortunately, no-one was seriously hurt. This shot shows just part of the damage. 200_2_P1150249

A serious fire broke out early in the afternoon of 25 February 2017 on the fourth floor of The Roundhouse, Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth but, fortunately, no-one was seriously hurt. This shot shows just part of the damage. 200_2_P1150248

In this otherwise tranquil scene at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth, the smoke stain on the fourth floor of The Roundhouse betrays the drama of three days earlier. A serious fire broke out early in the afternoon of 25 February but, fortunately, no-one was seriously hurt. On the 28th, the Tesco Extra on the ground floor was still closed. 200_2_P1150253E

It is more than four years since I took an earlier version of this picture. Central to the picture is One Gunwharf Quays, the premium building in this Portsmouth development; the crane is a Stothert & Pitt example. 200_2_P1020374

'Man and Ball' (1995) by Giles Penny, bronze. This sculpture makes an intriguing sight in the residential area of Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth. If the proximity of the Please Keep off the Grass signs is as amusing as it is annoying, the real irony is on a sign out of shot to the right exhorting 'No Ball Games'. 200_2_P1020366

The name of Fuller's pub The Old Customs House in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth accurately reveals the early history of this attractive building, now Grade 1 listed. It was later the Administrative Block of HMS Vernon. 200_2_P1020362

The now extensive development of Gunwharf Quays occupies the former site of HMS Vernon and there are some interesting relics of the naval base amongst the residential and commercial property. This view towards Anson Court features the original South gate which frames the Spinnaker Tower. 200_2_P1020359

The now extensive development of Gunwharf Quays occupies the former site of HMS Vernon and there are some interesting relics of the naval base amongst the residential and commercial property. This view along Minerva Crescent shows the original South gate dating from before the extension of the then Gunwharf. 200_2_P1020357

So late in life, I am discovering more about Portsmouth and the other places I visit all the time. This 'street' sign is in the main shopping part of Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth. 200_2_P1020352

The now extensive development of Gunwharf Quays occupies the former site of HMS Vernon and there are some interesting relics of the naval base amongst the residential and commercial property. This view along Minerva Crescent from Anson Court shows the original South gate dating from before the extension of the then Gunwharf. 200_2_P1020353C