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Visitors gathered at Fort Nelson in Portsdown Hill Road to see a range of displays and performances. Military re-enactors carried out drills alongside historic vehicles while musicians performed contemporary music from the time.
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Singing duo Perfect Vintage played a major role in the festivities. The museum – which holds much of the Royal Armouries collection – also played host to children’s activities, face painting and search and rescue dog demonstrations.
The 18-pounder and 25-pounder artillery guns were the stars of the show. Here are 22 pictures from the weekend.
5. Firepower Weekend at Fort Nelson
Mark Lacey and his son, Charlie, nine. Photo: Chris Moorhouse (010624-16)
6. Firepower Weekend at Fort Nelson
The 25 pounder. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (010624-21) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
7. Firepower Weekend at Fort Nelson
The Wadey and Cantlow families. Photo: Chris Moorhouse (010624-18)
8. Firepower Weekend at Fort Nelson
Mike and Andrea Davis with their daughter, Eliza. It was Mr Davis's 70th birthday and he was looking forward to sharing a bottle of Chateauneuf-du-Pape with his family this evening. Photo: Chris Moorhouse (010624-17)