2005. Members of the 2nd Guards Rifle Division of The Soviet Red Army 1941-45 - ' The Great Patriotic War ' join in the re-enactments at Fort Nelson. Picture: Malcolm Wells 051491-662005. Members of the 2nd Guards Rifle Division of The Soviet Red Army 1941-45 - ' The Great Patriotic War ' join in the re-enactments at Fort Nelson. Picture: Malcolm Wells 051491-66
2005. Members of the 2nd Guards Rifle Division of The Soviet Red Army 1941-45 - ' The Great Patriotic War ' join in the re-enactments at Fort Nelson. Picture: Malcolm Wells 051491-66

Wonderful re-enactments pictures taking you back to life at Fort Nelson

By Steve Deeks
Published 28th Sep 2020, 15:30 GMT
Updated 29th Aug 2024, 15:46 GMT
A visit to Fort Nelson is a must if you are interested in the history of Portsmouth and its role in preventing attacks by the French during the late 19th century.

It was one of five defensive forts built on the summit of Portsdown Hill during the 1860s, overlooking the city. In times of war a garrison of about 200 volunteers, as well as regular army officers, would have helped to guard the fort.

Nowadays the fort is open all year round as a museum where visitors can learn more about the artillery stored there and Fort Nelson’s secret underground tunnels.

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The site is also popular with re-enactments which regular take place.

Here are a few of those events taking place, featuring in photos from The News’ archive.

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2006. The World at War held at the Royal Armouries Fort Nelson searchlight operator Kit Bloom (31) from The Garrison in Barnet North London, with a near unique condition WW11 1939 Mk 1 150cm searchlight. Picturre: Malcolm Wells 061691-174

13. Fort Nelson re-enactment memories

2006. The World at War held at the Royal Armouries Fort Nelson searchlight operator Kit Bloom (31) from The Garrison in Barnet North London, with a near unique condition WW11 1939 Mk 1 150cm searchlight. Picturre: Malcolm Wells 061691-174 Photo: The News archive

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