Building MPM1719 - 15-16 Hampshire Terrace

c. late-19th century building with 20th century alterations. Formerly a hotel. The Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) were stationed here in 1917.

Circa late-19th century building, exterior much altered during the 20th century. The Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) were stationed here in 1917 (possibly until 1918/19). A series of photographs held in the collections of the Imperial War Museum show members of the WRNS in the ward room, mess room, recreation room and outside the building. The façade bears the sign of Miller's Hotel.

Lewis, George P, 1917, Members of the WRNS at the entrance to Millers Hotel in Portsmouth (Photograph). SPM360.

Lewis, George P, 1917, Officers of the WRNS relaxing in their ward room at Millers Hotel in Portsmouth (Photograph). SPM361.

Lewis, George P, 1917, WRNS ratings gather in their recreation room at Millers Hotel in Portsmouth (Photograph). SPM363.

Lewis, George P, 1917, WRNS ratings sit down to tea in the mess room at Millers Hotel in Portsmouth during the First World War (Photograph). SPM362.