Revitalizing History: The Kingston Apartments of Portsmouth

[hlin454]

Today’s highlight features the newly converted Kingston Apartments, Portsmouth. The building had an intriguing history dating back to the Victorian Era (1877) when the local council built the prison complex (HM Kingston Prison). The prison was decommissioned in 2013 and converted into a housing complex aimed to house 267 households in 2020. The restoration project successfully revitalized the ancient architecture and reinvigorated the local area.

Amidst the bustling city of Portsmouth,

Stands a building with a history diverse,

From a Victorian prison complex to a housing dream,

The Kingston Apartments, a sight to esteem.

Built in 1877 by the local council’s decree,

HM Kingston Prison housed the guilty and free,

Years passed, and it was time to turn a new leaf,

The prison decommissioned in 2013, bringing relief.

The restoration project began with zeal and zest,

To revitalize the ancient architecture, the best,

267 households aimed to call it their home,

A grand endeavor, not just any dome.

The transformation of the prison walls,

Into a beautiful apartment complex, enthralls,

A sight to behold, a true delight,

The reconstruction now gleams in its new light.

The Kingston Apartments, a highlight today,

A success story, no one can sway,

A step towards community regeneration,

A masterpiece of the reconstruction imagination.

[NahidHossain]

It’s inspiring to see the transformation of the Kingston Apartments from a dilapidated building to a vibrant, modern living space. It’s beautiful that the city of Portsmouth preserved the building’s history and beauty while updating it to fit the needs of the modern world. This is an excellent example of honouring the past while moving into the future. @hlin454 Thanks for sharing.

[MortenCopenhagen]

Looks great, @hlin454

Thanks for sharing. It looks like what my kids would consider “Harry Potter-like”, which is a huge compliment.

I don’t recall any other posts on Connect written like a poem that rhymes. Amazing.

Recently I shared some tips on how to avoid building sides to be leaning in our photos. Maybe you want to check them out here and here.

All the best

Morten

[Saiyen]

Thanks @hlin454 for sharing some nice pictures and history with us.

[hlin454]

Thank you for providing a constructive comment @MortenCopenhagen , I writing a poem from time to time about the local landmarks.

[hlin454]

My current focus is on providing an update for the history and local landmarks in Portsmouth including transformation projects, parks, local businesses, and schools. Thank you for the encouragement and the support, @NahidHossain . I had an amazing time preparing and writing the story of the transformation of the Kingston Apartment.

[hlin454]

It is a pleasure discussing about our roles as Google Guides as always, @Saiyen .

[DENIT33]

Hello @hlin454 , I love your poetic description.

Thanks for sharing the post.

[hlin454]

I’m always delighted to share my local areas , @DENIT33 ! For me, writing a poem is an excellent way to summarise a Google Guide post .