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32-pounder smooth bore breech loading gun fired at Fort Nelson

Fort Nelson will ring to the sound of one of the big guns from the Royal Armouries’ National collection on Sunday 26 November, forming the highlight of a free day out for all the family.
Visitors will be guided through the dimly lit underground main tunnel to the North Caponier to experience the ground shake as the immense power of the 32-pounder gun is released in an explosion of sound and smoke by uniformed detachment Portsdown Artillery Volunteers. Firings will take place at 11am, 11:30 am,
Firings will take place at 11am, 11:30 am, 2 pm, 2:30 pm, 3 pm and 3:30 pm in addition to the daily 1 pm firing of the 25-pounder Howitzer on the parade.
Royal Armouries Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Hampshire PO17 6AN
Sun 26 Nov 2017
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