World War 1 Remembrance Centre

We will gather at the entrance of the museum at 1:30 to enable the tour to begin with an introduction to the history of the Bastion prior to concentrating on the contents of the museum consisting of a large collection of items displayed in a long wide gallery. Charles Haskell collected the fascinating items over many years, is very enthusiastic in telling stories of many characters involved with the World War I, including many unusual fascinating personal experiences over the timeline of 1912 to 1920s. There are chairs throughout the gallery for those who are not able to stand for long periods of time. Included in the collection is a reproduction trench system and warship models about 10ft long.  Please be aware the museum is open to the public due to the owner’s passion for the subject and is run by volunteers, so doesn’t have facilities normally associated with a museum apart from a portaloo. Due to the reduced facilities, I haven’t arranged any tea/coffee after the tour.

Booking To book for any of these events or if have any questions, please either book on our website or email events@hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk or write by post to Maskee, Stoney Lane, Medstead, GU34 5EL. Please state your method of payment when booking.

Website : W W 1 Remembrance Centre (ww1rc.org.uk)

Address : Airport Service Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5PJ.   It is Bastion No 6 of the Hilsea Lines.

Travel Directions :

By road : Follow Airport Service Road all the way to the end, past Hilsea Railway Station on your left and BAE Systems on your right. At the end of the road we are on the left by the entrance to H&S Aviation security checkpoint.

By Train : Hilsea Train Station (5 minute walk)

Parking :  Free car parking

Access : The museum is on a single level ONCE the nine original stone entrance steps have been negotiated.

Booking : To book for any of these events or have any questions, please either book on our website or email events@hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk or write by post to Maskee, Stoney Lane, Medstead, GU34 5EL. Please state your method of payment when booking. Cost £10

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