Nicknames & Narratives: Unveiling Gosport's Historical Nickname 'Turk Town'

At the core of this history is the local naval cemetery, where 26 Turkish sailors from the 1850 visit of the Imperial Ottoman Navy are laid to rest. It’s heartening, especially in today’s context, that the Royal Navy seemed to care for them in both life and death. This piece of land in Gosport is forever dedicated to their memory.

The exhibition aims to breathe life into this heritage, giving the wider community a chance to learn more about Gosport's nicknames and engage with the narratives of Turkish sailors alongside modern residents.
Engagement workshops have provided an informative and creative environment for participants to reflect on their ties to Gosport and explore how the past influences their present and future. These thoughts and creative works feature in the exhibition.

There will be opportunities throughout for all to interact by adding to the displays. And an activity corner for children, especially on both Saturdays from 1200 -1600.

This project is inspired by the personal experiences and insights of Banu, a Turkish-born British artist and holistic creative therapist, who recently relocated to Gosport after over 20 years in London. Banu recognised a distinctive opportunity to connect this heritage with the lived experiences of contemporary communities in Gosport.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:

1000 - 2100

Saturday 13 September:

1000 - 1600

Tuesday 16 September:

1000 - 1600

Wednesday 17 September:

1000 - 1600

Thursday 18 September:

1000 - 1600

Friday 19 September:

1000 - 2100

Saturday 20 September:

1000 - 1600

Location & directions

Gosport Museum and Art Gallery, 19 Walpole Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1NS

Directions:

At the top end of Gosport's pedestrianised High Street, close to Walpole Park.

Contact on day:

Banu Schmid

Telephone number:

+447411134219

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

On-road parking beside the venue and carparks close by. Please ask a member of staff for the key to on-site Changing Places (a facility for youths and adults with high needs). The venue offers a lovely Cafe and a small shop area stocking items from local makers.

Additional information

If you have time, please visit the displays in the Museum and the exhibition in the Gallery (all free). There will be other HODs events (bookable talks and tours) happening at the venue, so do feel free to ask if there are any available spaces on these.

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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