Palmerston Forts Society
Also known as: The Portsdown Artillery Volunteers (uniformed Re-Enactment Section)
The Palmerston Forts Society acts as a forum for research on the Victorian Fortifications of the Portsmouth area and the U.K. A journal is published each year. The Society arranges work parties and educational programmes of lectures, talks and visits to forts. A section of the Society is the Portsdown Artillery Volunteers who regularly perform authentic Victorian gun drills and firings.
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The Palmerston Forts Society acts as a forum for research on the Victorian Fortifications of the Portsmouth area and the U.K. A journal is published each year. The Society arranges work parties and educational programmes of lectures, talks and visits to forts. A section of the Society is the Portsdown Artillery Volunteers who regularly perform authentic Victorian gun drills and firings.
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What does Palmerston Forts Society do?
The Palmerston Forts Society acts as a forum for research on the Victorian Fortifications of the Portsmouth area and the U.K. A journal is published each year. The Society arranges work parties and educational programmes of lectures, talks and visits to forts. A section of the Society is the Portsdown Artillery Volunteers who regularly perform authentic Victorian gun drills and firings.
When was Palmerston Forts Society registered as a charity?
Palmerston Forts Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 May 1986 as charity number 294293. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Palmerston Forts Society?
Palmerston Forts Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Philip Robert Russell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Palmerston Forts Society operate?
Palmerston Forts Society operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Palmerston Forts Society a registered charity?
Yes — Palmerston Forts Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 294293.
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