Fort Nelson 4 by Fred255

Photography • Architecture • posted on Dec 13, 2007

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Fort Nelson was built in the 1860s, as part of a chain of fortifications protecting the great naval harbour of Portsmouth in Hampshire and its Royal Dockyard from a feared French invasion. Covering nearly 19 acres and now fully restored, Fort Nelson sits majestically atop Portdsown Hill, with amazing views of the Solent and the Meon Valley. The Fort stands today as a monument to the skills and ingenuity of Victorian engineering and architecture. Opened in 1995 as home to the Royal Armouries collection of artillery, Fort Nelson has over 350 big guns and historic cannon on display, all part of the National Museum of Arms and Armour. From the Great Turkish Bombard of 1464, that once protected the Dardanelles to Saddam Husseins infamous a Supergun and covering every period of history from every corner of the world. Thank you for looking, as always any comments or suggestions welcome 8~) **Best Viewed Full Size**

Comments (13)

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Valentin

2:20PM | Thu, 13 December 2007

Very interesting history and excellent shot!

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Mad-Mike

2:35PM | Thu, 13 December 2007

This is very gorgeous this photo!!! quite impressed with the story as well! Laughing 8 Have a great evening :-)

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JaneEden

3:25PM | Thu, 13 December 2007

Interesting intro and excellent shot!! hugs Jane xx

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fredster66

3:28PM | Thu, 13 December 2007

Great angle of presentation David. Well done!

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artaddict2

3:30PM | Thu, 13 December 2007

Great pov and perspective.

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witch_1612

3:35PM | Thu, 13 December 2007

Very Nice!!!!

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JeffG7BRJ

4:15PM | Thu, 13 December 2007

great pov David, I can just imagine the ammo being run out to the guns on this narrow gauge rail, I am assuming that is what it was for. I'm enjoying this tour around the fort. Bravo!!!!!

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rainbows

5:10PM | Thu, 13 December 2007

A grand capture, I love the pov and composition, dear David. Love the inclusion of the yellow flowers on the left hand side! This is a most excellent work. Thank you, for information too. Hugs. Di. xx

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