For all you ex-TAS apes, bullet bosuns, sundodgers and others, the Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower at Priddy's Hard in Gosport is planning these special events. Owing to a shortage of exhibiting space, most of the museum's artefacts are in the reserve collection and these tours provide rare opportunities to see items not normally displayed:
Mark Farrance 19 May 2010 said:
Dear All,
Just a little reminder of our two remaining events in May for Museum and Galleries Month.
This Sunday, 23rd of May, we have our behind the scenes tour of building 309. The tour will last about 45mins and include the following weapon systems: -
Mark 10 Anti Submarine Mortar, Spearfish Torpedo, 40mm Bofors and other related weapons.
On Sunday 30th of May, John Coker returns to the Conference Hall for another talk. John’s talk will explore the processes and procedure to bring the UK Polaris into service. The talk will include a guided walk to visit the Museum Reserve Collection.
For more information about these events, or to book a space, simply reply to this email or telephone 023 925 5600.
Kind Regards,
Marc
Marc Farrance
Visitor Services Officer
Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower
Heritage Way
Priddy's Hard
Gosport
Hants
PO12 4LE
Tel: 02392 505603
Just a little reminder of our two remaining events in May for Museum and Galleries Month.
This Sunday, 23rd of May, we have our behind the scenes tour of building 309. The tour will last about 45mins and include the following weapon systems: -
Mark 10 Anti Submarine Mortar, Spearfish Torpedo, 40mm Bofors and other related weapons.
On Sunday 30th of May, John Coker returns to the Conference Hall for another talk. John’s talk will explore the processes and procedure to bring the UK Polaris into service. The talk will include a guided walk to visit the Museum Reserve Collection.
For more information about these events, or to book a space, simply reply to this email or telephone 023 925 5600.
Kind Regards,
Marc
Marc Farrance
Visitor Services Officer
Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower
Heritage Way
Priddy's Hard
Gosport
Hants
PO12 4LE
Tel: 02392 505603