Subterranean History: Forts, Bunkers, Coastal Defence Batteries, Air Raid Shelters, Mines and anything else underground. Mainly the South of England. Mainly pictures with brief information.
Web site dedicated to underground structures, mainly those in Kent and those of a military origin, inclues many Victorian forts.
A website dedicated to the study of Victorian Forts and Batteries with associated artillery. Was the www.palmerstonforts.org.uk web site up until June 2011.
The multilingual encyclopea that is produced by vast numbers of voluntry contributers. However, this is the nearest to a central index, which only covers the British Isles, and is incomplete.
As part of our 40th Anniversary events programme we are holding a weekend visit this year, in place of our annual September day trip. This will be the weekend 7th & 8th September 2024.read more ...
As part of our 40th Anniversary events programme we are holding two members visits this year. Traditionally the PFS has held an annual evening visit to a Portsmouth fortification, but this year we are holding two afternoon visits: Fort Gilkicker - Saturday 20th April 2024, Hilsea Lines - Saturday 13th July 2024. read more ...
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2024 will see the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Palmerston Forts Society. One activity to celebrate this event is to be a photographic competition. This is intended to showcase the talent of our members and followers and capture the essence of British Victorian Fortifications across the globe. read more ...
2024 marks the 40th year since the Palmerston Forts Society was formed. To commemorate this occasion a number of special events will be announced. Watch this space......