Fratton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fratton |
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The Froddington Arms, Fratton |
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Population | 15,314 (2011 Census. Fratton Ward) |
OS grid reference | SU655005 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | PORTSMOUTH |
Postcode district | PO1 |
Dialling code | 023 |
Police | Hampshire |
Fire | Hampshire |
Ambulance | South Central |
EU Parliament | South East England |
UK Parliament |
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Fratton is a residential and formerly industrial area of Portsmouth in Hampshire, England. Victorian style terraced houses are dominant in the area, typical of most residential areas of Portsmouth. Fratton has many discount shops and "greasy spoon" cafes, as well as the Bridge Centre shopping centre containing an Asda.
History
Goldsmith's Farm and Fratton Common were part of the original small rural village originally called Froddington, the only visible evidence of this being the presence of a public house, "The Froddington Arms" on the western side of Fratton Road. Due to developments during the Industrial age, more of the surrounding land was absorbed by Portsmouth in the 1870s and 1880s, principally by new housing developments.
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