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Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Passchendaele
Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson marks 100 years since the start of the battle of Passchendaele with themed gun firings on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July 2017.
To commemorate the battle, uniformed detachments from Ubique Right of the Line will fire the 18-pounder on the parade at 11:30 am, 2 pm and 3 pm. This is in addition to the usual 1 pm daily firing of the 25-pounder Howitzer.
There will be an opportunity for visitors to inspect the guns following the firings and the uniformed detachments
To commemorate the battle, uniformed detachments from Ubique Right of the Line will fire the 18-pounder on the parade at 11:30 am, 2 pm and 3 pm. This is in addition to the usual 1 pm daily firing of the 25-pounder Howitzer.
There will be an opportunity for visitors to inspect the guns following the firings and the uniformed detachments
The museum is open 10 am - 5 pm daily
Free admission and parking
Free admission and parking
Portsdown Hill Road Hampshire PO17 6AN
Sat 29 Jul 2017 and Sun 30 Jul 2017
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