The heritage site closed earlier in the year but is set to open again on Tuesday, August 11.
Ahead of its reopening we decided to dive back into our archives and find some of our favourite pictures from over the years at Fort Nelson.
You can see them in our gallery below.
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1. Memories of Fort Nelson
Loading a cannon in the north caponier, Fort Nelson in 1987. The News PP4682 Photo: The News archive
2. Memories of Fort Nelson
Ammunition hoist and stairway in Fort Nelson, 1987. The News PP4681 Photo: The News archive
3. Memories of Fort Nelson
Cannon fire at Fort Nelson in April 1992. The News PP4679 Photo: The News archive
4. Memories of Fort Nelson
Duke of Wellington and Earl Nelson visit Fort Nelson in September 1990. The News PP4680 Photo: The News archive