Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Passchendaele

Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson marks 100 years since the start of the battle of Passchendaele with themed gun firings on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July 2017. To commemorate the battle, uniformed detachments from Ubique Right of the Line will fire the 18-pounder on the parade at 11:30 am, 2 pm and 3 pm. This is in addition to the usual 1 pm daily firing of the 25-pounder Howitzer. There will be an opportunity for visitors to inspect the guns following the firings and the uniformed detachments will be available to answer questions about the guns. Visitors can get up close with history in our free First World War themed insight sessions. Insight 1: Explore Artillery from the First World War Explore the galleries with one of our guides and learn about the history of artillery used in the First World War. Daily 12:30 pm, free to participate. Insight 2: First World War Handling Session Take a trip to the Voice of the Guns gallery where visitors will learn about life as a First World War Soldier. Visitors will have the opportunity to examine First World War items including grenades, caltrops and the Lee Enfield gun. Daily 3:30 pm, free to participate. Museum admission and parking at Fort Nelson are free.

Suitable for
Any age

Admission
Free admission and parking

Website
https://royalarmouries.org/events/overview/commemorative-gun-firings

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/se000095?id=EVENT574668