It's a shame that the Crinoline Church (St Bartholomew) is no longer in existence - I understand that it was a prefabricated edifice that was moved as required. The only relic of its existence is St Bartholomew Gardens which is a crescent of the same shape and size as the old church. An image of the church may be seen at Dennis Bill's FH site http://www.dennisbillfamilyhistory.co.uk/Dreamon_v4_p4.htm Ruth in Hambledon, Hampshire "The Cradle of Cricket" -----Original Message----- From: hampshire-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:hampshire-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of John Ridley Sent: 20 March 2010 09:44 To: hampshire@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [HAM] Portsea Parish Church in 1891 I'm not sure who the "many of us" are either? I think St Thomas's Church is far more impressive than St Mary's, also far older with far more history.

The original prefabricated structure of St Bartholomew was indeed known as the crinoline church because of the circular roof design which gave it the appearance of a crinoline skirt. It was originally a mobile hospital building used in the Crimean War. Once the permanent St Bartholomew building had been completed the Crinoline church was moved to a temporary site near to the present location of St Simon's Church where it occupied a similar role whilst St Simon was under construction. When no longer required on this site the Crinoline Church was moved to Eastney Barracks where it remained until demolished. St Bartholomews was bombed in WW2 and later demolished Regards Linda & Tony -----Original Message----- On Behalf Of The Orange Wasps Sent: 20 March 2010 10:37 To: hampshire@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [HAM] Portsea Parish Church in 1891 It's a shame that the Crinoline Church (St Bartholomew) is no longer in existence - I understand that it was a prefabricated edifice that was moved as required. The only relic of its existence is St Bartholomew Gardens which is a crescent of the same shape and size as the old church. An image of the church may be seen at Dennis Bill's FH site http://www.dennisbillfamilyhistory.co.uk/Dreamon_v4_p4.htm