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Monday, 4 October 2010
Henry I
In 1133 the last embarkation of Henry I from Portsmouth harbour was marked by an earthquake following a total eclipse of the sun wrecking a number of vessels of the Royal fleet. In gratitude for his deliverance the King founded a church within the walls of Portchester Castle.
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