The following publications have been made available for free download. Please respect the copyright and only use the documents as a personal reference resource. If you want to use this material for other purposes then please contact the PFS at enquiries@palmerstonfortssociety.org.uk.
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These were initially published as printed books by David Moore. David and the other contributors to these papers have bequeathed their works and the associated intellectual property to The Palmerston Forts Society who are happy to make the Solent Papers available to all, free of charge. As time and resources allow it is the intention of the PFS to review each publication and correct mistakes and incorrect information through the addition of an errata.
PFS Annual General Meeting 1400 at Fort Nelson – with a talk afterwards.
Thanks to lower printing prices we are now able to offer the PFS books for prices starting from £5.50 including postage and packing.read more ...
At the 2025 Palmerston Forts Society AGM the new five year strategy was launched to the members. read more ...
We are delighted to announce that, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has decided to add Lumps Fort (Southsea) and the site of the nearby practice battery to the National Heritage List for England as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. read more ...
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 ...
Easyfundraising We have now registered with a new scheme called easyfundraising. Over 7,000 brands will donate to us when you use easyfundraising to shop with them – at no extra cost to yourself. read more ...