Why is Portsmouth in the U.K. known as Pompeii?

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Why is Portsmouth in the U.K. known as Pompeii?

2006-11-28 19:16:13 · 3 answers · asked by Sherrifs Mountain 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom

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Use the link below to see your answer...

http://welcometoportsmouth.co.uk/pompey.html

Hope this helps...

2006-11-28 20:26:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Not Pompeii as in the Roman city but Pompey, short form slang word for Portsmouth. I think this only applies for the football club though... I'm not so sure...

2006-11-28 19:27:18 · answer #2 · answered by Mafia Agent 4207 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

And here I thought it was in Greece.

2006-11-28 19:18:19 · answer #3 · answered by cruiseman111111 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋