St George's Church

Religious, Portsea

St George's Church is the historic parish church of Portsea, built in 1753 to serve the rapidly growing population of dockyard workers and their families. The church is a Grade II* listed building and a significant piece of Georgian ecclesiastical architecture. It was damaged during the Second World War bombing but has been restored and remains an active Church of England parish church. The interior contains memorials to members of the dockyard and naval community. St George's Church is a tangible link to the period when Portsea was developing as a distinct town, separate from the older settlement of Portsmouth behind its walls. The church stands on St George's Road and serves as an important local landmark.