World War Two

Explore what really happened to Portsmouth during the Blitz. Find out what role your Great-grandparents had in this heroic time and experience the fire-power of a World War II gun.

This is a very suitable session for those studying World War II.

If we can’t get them interested in GCSE History then no-one can!

Contact us to book or discuss your requirements:

Tel: 01329 848 507
Email: educate.nelson@armouries.org.uk

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Did you know?

First commerical steel melting

Benjamin Huntsman of Sheffield is widely credited with the first commercial melting of steel in around 1740, using his crucible process. However, the melting of steel had long been practiced in central Asia and India and was known as Damascus steel.

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