A grade II listed engine shed was opened to members of the public as part of a Portland festival.
Portland Port opened the Grade II Listed mid-C19 Engine Shed as an opportunity for the local community to see inside and find out more about the port.
It was part of the Spirit of Portland Festival, a celebration of the isle's unique heritage, culture and natural environment.
The building’s history comprises three locomotive sheds built to serve the Admiralty Incline Railway, transporting stone from the Admiralty Quarries to Portland Harbour for the construction of breakwaters.
Inside the Engine Shed there were informative display boards about the port, along with a range of artefacts inside and outside, from dinosaur footprints and a circa 1875 canon to an emergency wreck marking buoy and the Harbour Masters rib.
There was a steady stream of visitors throughout the day who got to speak with port employees, have a look around and enjoy the refreshments which were provided by The Friends of the Grove Telephone Box.
The area around the Engine Shed will be in use again from Saturday, September 8 until Saturday, September 15 for the b-side festival.
For more information on this, visit b-side.org.uk
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