An image showing 'N25318; A close view of the widened Main Gate of Portsmouth Dockyard, taken looking north-by-east from the west side of The Hard. The main wooden gates are open and the pedestrian gate is closed. Two police officers are on duty outside the gate. A sign on the west gate pillar reads "All vehicles arriving at Dockyard Gates are to stop outside and wait until admitted by police". Admiralty Road is leading off to the right. The lamp posts appear to be leaning backwards.'

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The Main Gate, Portsmouth Dockyard, Hampshire

A close view of the widened Main Gate of Portsmouth Dockyard, taken looking north-by-east from the west side of The Hard. The main wooden gates are open and the pedestrian gate is closed. Two police officers are on duty outside the gate. A sign on the west gate pillar reads "All vehicles arriving at Dockyard Gates are to stop outside and wait until admitted by police". Admiralty Road is leading off to the right. The lamp posts appear to be leaning backwards.

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Object details

ID:	N25318
Type:	Negative
Materials:	Glass plate negative
Display location:	Not on display
Date made:	18 November 1943
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 101 mm x 127 mm