Other PFS Publications

Solent Papers

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. Please respect the copyright and only use the documents as a personal reference resource. 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.

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Paper No. Title Corrected
1 Spit Bank and the Spithead Forts not yet
2 The Needles Defences Yes
3 Fort Nelson and the Portsdown Forts not yet
4 Hilsea Lines and Portsbridge not yet
5 Fort Gilkicker not yet
6 Fort Brockhurst and the Gomer - Elson Forts not yet
7 Fort Fareham not yet
8 The Stokes Bay Defences not yet
9 Fort Nelson a History and Description not yet
10 The East Wight Defences not yet
11 Fort Rowner Yes
12 Portsmouth Lines and Southsea Defences not yet
13 Fort Blockhouse and Fort Monckton not yet
14 Fort Gomer and Fort Elson not yet
15 Fort Wallington not yet

Meetings / Events

25/10/2025 - PFS Annual General Meeting - 25th October

This will be held at Fort Nelson at 1400.
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News

Redan 86

The 2025 edition of the PFS Journal has arrived from the printers. It will be distributed to members at this years AGM on the 25th October and to those members unable to attend it will be posted via Royal Mail the following week.
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Help shape the future for Fort Nelson

The Royal Armouries are asking people who have visited the fort to complete a small on-line survey to help them shape future plans for the fort as a visitor experience.
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Lumps Fort recognised as Scheduled Monument

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. 
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Palmerston Forts Society Grants

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.
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Easy Fund Raising

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.  
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