The new Palmerston Forts Society journal was distributed to paid-up members at this years AGM 19th October 2024. For those members unable to attend the book was despatched via Royal Mail on Wednesday 23rd October. This years edition has articles on the following subjects:
THE BOMBARDMENT OF STEEP HOLM – 1898 Reasons and Consequences By Phil Russell.
THE SNYDER DYNAMITE PROJECTILE By Michael Forrest.
FORT GILKICKER The revelation of the Victorian Fort By Duncan Williams.
VICTORIA FORT – OSBORNE HOUSE By Phil Russell.
VICTORIAN CAMPAIGN MEDALS The New Zealand Medal 1845-1847 and 1860-1866 By Michael Forrest.
FORT WYNYARD, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA By Trevor Davenport.
FORT PAULL AT WAR By Lewis Sharp.
The Palmerston Forts Society (PFS) aims to educate the public about Fort Nelson and Victorian fortifications, supporting their improvement for public benefit. To further this goal, PFS offers financial grants of up to £1,000 for projects focused on preserving and recording Victorian forts.read more ...
Redan 85 The new Palmerston Forts Society journal was distributed to paid-up members at this years AGM with the remainder being despatched via Royal Mail on Wednesday 23rd October.read more ...
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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......