What’s On
26th May
Annual General Meeting
Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham
followed by
The Royal Commission and the History of Fort Nelson
By Lewis Sharp
How was Portsmouth defended at the height of Britain’s coastal fort-building era?
Lewis takes us through the story of Fort Nelson and the wider network of fortifications, starting with the Royal Commission of 1859.
With the help of graphics from the Palmerston Forts Society, he reveals how the system developed, how the fort was armed, and how it was intended to repel an enemy attack.
The talk concludes with its remarkable restoration and new role as a museum, highlighting the key role played by the Palmerston Forts Society in preserving and bringing the site back to life.
