Gosport Lines & Defences

Your Speaker, James, will explain the development of the lines, including aspects such as...

* Background history as to why such defences were considered needed
* The intended purpose of the forts
* Construction of the forts, how they were built
* The armaments of the forts and how they were manned
* The lives of the people who lived in the forts
* Why the forts become obsolete
* The uses of the forts over the years up to decommissioning and beyond

James will conclude by talking about the forts today, and what has become of them.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start to get comfortably seated.

Timings & Tours

Friday 06 September:

1100

Saturday 07 September:

1100

Location & directions

Gosport Museum and Art Gallery, The Roberts Room, 19 Walpole Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1NS

Directions:

This venue is adjacent to Morrisons Supermarket.

Contact on day:

James Ryan

Telephone number:

+447708731901

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please self-book, but if you experience any difficulties please contact us.

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.gosportheritage.co.uk/booking-2024/

Booking opens:

17 Aug 2024 09:30 AM

Booking closes:

05 Sep 2024 05:30 PM

Accessibility details

This venue is fully accessible. Blue Badge parking on-road on either side of venue. Other parking, including accessible, available close by in South Street car park, or adjacent at Morrisons Supermarket for customers.

Additional information

Please check out other HODs events running and view the Museum and Gallery displays whilst you are there. The Café serves locally sourced snacks and drinks, and the shop stocks products from local creative makers.

Max no of people per tour:

40

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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