History comes alive at Dockyard Apprentice, an exhibit narrating the story of dockyard life during the early 20th century. Visitors have a chance to become apprentices for a day, experiencing the smells, sounds, and atmosphere of the old dockyard, as well as learning all about the old skills and crafts that once made this a major shipbuilding center. Go to the website to take a preview of the exhibit and download the useful Layout Guide. Add Dockyard Apprentice to your Portsmouth travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Portsmouth journey planning site .
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Dockyard Apprentice Reviews
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Interesting museum, nicely set out. Great to see personal items from the people of the time. I would never have made a shipyard's apprentice though, not with my inability to tie knots. more »
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Very interesting with the sights sounds and smells gives a great insight into a working dockyard from days gone by more »
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