Remembrance Salute at Fort Nelson

A special firing of an 18-pounder First World War gun on remembrance Sunday, 13 November, at Royal Armouries museum at Fort Nelson will form part of the commemorations to those killed in two world wars and all conflicts since. Museum visitors will be able to join the nation in remembering the servicemen and women who laid down their lives. A uniformed detachment from Ubique Right of the Line will fire the British 18-pounder field gun on the parade to mark the beginning and end of the two minutes silence at 11am. The commemoration will end with the reading of an excerpt from the monologue When the Guns Fall Silent by Timothy Lowe. The Royal Armouries 18-pounder field gun dates from 1917. The 18-pounders formed the backbone of the British field artillery during the First World War. Over 8,000 of these guns were built in Britain and during the course of the war fired nearly 100 million rounds, causing huge numbers of casualties. There will be an opportunity for visitors to inspect the guns following the firings and the uniformed detachment will be available to answer questions about the guns. The Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson is home to a remarkable collection of First World War artillery, including the British 18-inch Railway Howitzer in the Artillery Hall. Museum admission and parking at Fort Nelson are free.

Suitable for
Any age

Admission
Free admission and parking

Website
https://royalarmouries.org/events/events-at-fort-nelson

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/se000095?id=EVENT564823