Videos tagged with Fort Nelson

This trailer promotes 'A Christmas Wish,' a festive adventure trail at Fort Nelson. Visitors can explore 12 themed installations around the Victorian fort for free. The event runs until January 5th and requires booking free tickets in advance due to limited capacity. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, encourages subscriptions for more content on arms and armour, and donations to support their mission of bringing history to life.

This video features Curator Emeritus Nick Hall from the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson, showcasing a 16th-century Flemish gun. The firearm is notable for its intricate, mythical detailing, including a mermaid and a wyvern. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, invites viewers to learn more about their collection online, support their work through donations, and consider museum membership. The video highlights the museum's commitment to bringing history to life through various exhibits and expert insights.

This video explores the historical significance of D-Day from the perspective of Portsmouth residents who experienced it. It highlights an exhibition at Fort Nelson featuring the planning of Operation Overlord, the events of D-Day, and the aftermath. The exhibition also includes silhouettes of local individuals alongside wartime artifacts from the Royal Armouries collection, with a new museum trail. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armour, and offers support through donations and membership.

This video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the preparation of the "D-Day: A Portsmouth Story" exhibition at Fort Nelson, marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The exhibition features figures by Standing with Giants and focuses on the emotional and surprising work involved in its creation. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, highlights its work and invites viewers to learn more about history, combat, and their collection.

This video features an interview with Dan Barton, founder of the 'Standing with Giants' art installation at Fort Nelson. The installation commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, highlighting Portsmouth's crucial role in preparing ships and welcoming troops home. The exhibition is contextualized by the museum's 'Falklands 40: What Portsmouth Saw' display, which includes personal stories and media from the war. The video also touches on the Royal Armouries' broader mission of bringing arms and armor history to life.

This video explores the 'Standing with Giants' art installation at Fort Nelson, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War. The installation features 258 silhouettes honoring fallen taskforce members and civilians. The video highlights Portsmouth's crucial role in the war, from preparing ships to emotional homecomings, and places the art in context with the museum's 'Falklands 40: What Portsmouth Saw' exhibition. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, invites viewers to learn more about their collection and support their work.

This video commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, featuring interviews with ten British veterans who recount their experiences during the conflict and their return home. It highlights personal stories and memories, some of which will be featured in an upcoming exhibition at Fort Nelson. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, presents this content, offering behind-the-scenes glimpses and expert insights.

This video commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, featuring interviews with ten Falklands veterans who share their experiences of combat and their return home. The description highlights an upcoming exhibition at Fort Nelson that will delve into Portsmouth's role during the conflict and feature more veteran stories. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, produced the video and encourages viewers to support their museum and explore their content related to arms and armour.

This video from the Royal Armouries explores the British Home Guard, formed in 1940 during the real threat of German invasion. Drawing inspiration from their artillery collection at Fort Nelson and its historical role in anti-aircraft defense, the video introduces an enthusiastic recruit to the Local Defence Volunteers (LDV). The description highlights available Home Guard training manual eBooks for purchase, recreated from original museum archives, covering topics like 'House to House Fighting,' 'The Art of Prowling,' and 'Defence of Houses.' The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, invites viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armor, behind-the-scenes insights, combat demonstrations, and expert interactions.

This video explores the "Harness" exhibition, a work by sculptor Seamus Moran, and features insights from the Keeper of Tower History, Bridget Clifford. The exhibition is scheduled to be displayed at the Tower of London, Fort Nelson, and Leeds.

This video, titled 'In Memoriam,' explores the personal journeys of Royal Armouries staff as they researched their family histories connected to World War I. The description highlights an ongoing exhibition at the Royal Armouries in Leeds and Fort Nelson, running until April 30, 2017, which delves into the stories of individuals who served their country during the war. The exhibition is inspired by these discoveries, and viewers are encouraged to learn more through the provided website link.

This video features a short interview with photographer Brian David Stevens about his exhibition 'They That Are Left'. The project, spanning 2002-2012, consists of 100 portraits of war veterans photographed each Remembrance Sunday after the Cenotaph ceremony. The exhibition is being shown at the Royal Armouries Museum Leeds as part of their First World War Centenary commemorations and will later transfer to Fort Nelson. The content focuses on historical commemoration and artistic representation of veterans' experiences.