https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmerston_Forts
The Palmerston Forts are a group of forts and associated structures around the coasts of the United Kingdom and Ireland . The forts were built during the Victorian period on the recommendations of the 1860 Royal Commission on the Defence of the United Kingdom, prompted by concerns about the strength of the French Navy, [1] and strenuous debate

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Palmerston_Forts_at_Portsmouth
The Victorian forts of Portsmouth, including those on the Isle of Wight. The Palmerston Forts that encircle Portsmouth were built in response to the 1859 Royal Commission dealing with the perceived threat of a French invasion. The forts were intended to defend the Dockyard in Portsmouth. Construction was carried out by the Royal Engineers and civilian contractors (under Royal Engineer

http://www.gosportheritage.co.uk/victorian-forts-david-moore/
VICTORIAN FORTIFICATIONS - David Moore. The following videos were all produced by David Moore, from Gosport. David Moore is well-known to many Gosport people as he was a popular Junior school teacher for many years. He is a font of knowledge on many different subjects and has a real passion and detailed knowledge of Victorian fortifications.

https://www.facebook.com/victorianforts/
Victorian Forts and Artillery. 525 likes · 1 talking about this. Dedicated to the study and preservation of Victorian military fortification and associated artillery

https://royalarmouries.org/about-us/projects-and-associations/palmerston-forts-society
Today, the Palmerston Forts Society works closely with Royal Armouries Fort Nelson from its base at the fort. The society is a membership organisation and registered charity. Its charitable objectives are the advancement of the education of the public in the history of Fort Nelson and other Victorian Fortifications through research, maintaining

https://www.palmerstonfortssociety.org.uk/fort-maps
Fort Maps. To show the development of the Victorian fortifications a number of highly detailed maps have been developed showing the forts and batteries that were around or being considered at a given point in time. The sites are colour coded to show different statuses: Click on the date for the map you wish to see.

https://www.palmerstonfortssociety.org.uk/forts-network
The Victorian Forts Network. The Victorian Forts Network was established by the Palmerston Forts Society in early 2022 as an informal grouping of "Those involved in the operation of Victorian Forts for the public good". The Network is intended to be a forum to share problems, successes, good practices and ideas, challenges, and opportunities.

https://www.palmerstonfortssociety.org.uk/british-fortifications
The Palmerston Forts Society has published an excellent introduction into the subject of the Palmerston fortifications of Britain. This 36 page booklet was first published in 2003, but now it has been updated and revised with this latest 2017 full colour edition. This A4 booklet examines the development of British Fortifications built during

https://www.historytoday.com/archive/palmerston-forts-society
The Society regards these Victorian dinosaurs with a benevolent and proprietary pride and though dedicated to the arts of war, it has a warm-heartedly cheerful and welcoming air. It was founded in 1984 by a few Hampshire County Council officers, one of whom, Nicholas Hall, is now Fort Nelson's curator. Membership has built up to above 100 and

https://www.hgs-familyhistory.com/2013/01/palmerstons-folly/
Several generations of Portsmouth people have given the nickname 'Palmerston's Folly' to the Victorian forts on Portsdown Hill. The forts are on the crest of the hill, overlooking Portsmouth and it's harbour. They face inland, which to some people looks the wrong way. Due to the development of new armaments and the perceived threat of

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spitbank_Fort
Spitbank Fort or Spitsand Fort or Spit Sand Fort or simply Spit Fort is a sea fort built as a result of the 1859 Royal Commission. ... Victorian Forts detailed description; Map of Portsmouth Defences This page was last edited on 31 October 2023, at 01:28 (UTC). Text is available

https://www.visitalderney.com/our-island/heritage/victorians-fortification/
Victorian Fortification. Alderney's Victorian forts, the most dominant features of the island's landscape, were built in the 1850s to defend the island and its harbour against any potential invasion by the French. By 1859 they were armed with 230 cannons. Many of the eighteen forts and batteries are now privately owned, with some converted

https://www.crowneknox.com/blog/unique-things-to-do-in-knoxville-historic-mansions--museums
James White's Fort: Experience Life on the Tennessee Frontier Knoxville was first settled in 1786 by the Revolutionary War officer James White, who had been granted 1,000 acres of land near the mouth of First Creek. ... Mabry-Hazen House Museum: Stately Victorian Mansion with Stunning Views Knoxville was torn in half during the Civil War, with

https://www.visitalderney.com/our-island/heritage/victorians-fortification/fortifications/
Fort Tourgis. Designed to house 346 men mounting 33 guns in five batteries, Fort Tourgis at the time of its completion in 1855, was the second largest of the Victorian forts in Alderney. Built on headland to the north west of St Anne, overlooking the bays of Clonque and Plattes Saline with many loopholed walls, even today Tourgis remains a very impressive structure.

https://www.herald.wales/west-wales/pembrokeshire/palmerstons-follies-why-milford-haven-has-so-many-forts/
These are Palmerston Forts, built during the Victorian period on the recommendations of the 1860 Royal Commission on the Defence of the United Kingdom, prompted by concerns about the strength of the French Navy. The Palmerston Forts around Milford Haven include: • Fort Hubberstone. • Popton Fort. • Scoveston Fort.

https://www.palmerstonfortssociety.org.uk/the-redan-journal-palmerston-forts
Fort Log like the Redan is a rich source of information about the Victorian Forts and Batteries of Great Britain, and the format given enables them to be used as field guides. All 266 Fort Logs are available in the members section of the web-site to be downloaded together with some useful maps to help identify the location of each site.

https://tnstateparks.com/parks/fort-loudoun
About the Park. Fort Loudoun State Historic Park is 1,200-acres and is one of the earliest British fortifications on the western frontier, built in 1756. The fort was reconstructed during the Great Depression and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965. During the French and Indian War (1754-1763) the British Colony of South

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coastal_defence_and_fortification
In the early Victorian era, Alderney was strongly fortified to provide a massive anchorage for the British Navy before France became an ally of Britain in the Crimean War, even so plans changed slowly and the Palmerston Forts, a group of forts and associated structures were built during the Victorian period on the recommendations of the 1860

http://www.tndar.org/~maryblount/wp/fort-craig/
Fort Craig - 1785. Marker located in Maryville, Tennessee at the corner of Washington and Neff Streets. Dedicated in 1928 by the Mary Blount Chapter. John Craig's Fort built in 1785 encompassed approximately 2.2 acres of land within 15-foot palisade walls. The fort was created to protect the citizens from raids. The area extended south of

https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/tickets-on-sale-now-for-dine-we-must-a-victorian-inspired-dinner-with-a-northwest-twist/
Buy your tickets now for an evening of fine foods, company and Victorian desserts set outdoors on the blissful lawn of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Dine We Must returns to Fort Nisqually on June 14, 2024 at 6 p.m. Guests will have exclusive access to the Fort grounds during this after-hours event.

https://www.northamericanforts.com/East/tn.html
Col. Evan Shelby's Fort (1776 - 1780's), Bristol Originally built in 1771, it was fortified in 1776 as a local defense and settler refuge against Indians. Also known as Shelby's Station. Marker located at 7th and Shelby Streets, actual site about two blocks south on the high ground. The Patriot militia's King's Mountain Campaign (October 1780

https://www.palmerstonfortssociety.org.uk/historic-fort-information-links
Web site dedicated to underground structures, mainly those in Kent and those of a military origin, inclues many Victorian forts. www.victorianforts.co.uk: A website dedicated to the study of Victorian Forts and Batteries with associated artillery. Was the www.palmerstonforts.org.uk web site up until June 2011.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/travel/tripideas/8-historical-places-to-visit-in-kent/ar-BB1npwvD
Of the many magical places in Kent, these are the top eight historical locations that are worth a visit on an English summer's day. 1. Learn About the Role of Dover Castle in Britain's

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article288837975.html
A Victorian house that was built in 1886 and survived the great hurricane of 1900 has listed in Galveston, Texas for $1.4 million. Victorian estate for sale weathered hurricanes since 1886 | Fort

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortifications_of_Plymouth
Medieval fortifications. At the time of the Norman Conquest, Plymouth was a tiny settlement at Sutton Harbour, but in 1295 and 1357, royal expeditions to France had used Plymouth as a final gathering place before making the crossing.In 1377, a murage grant was received to fund its fortification, although what form these works took is unknown.. A depiction of the town and fortifications of

https://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/16-best-places-to-live-in-tennessee-in-2024-1309076/?singlepage=1
Moreover, Chattanooga had a literacy rate of 39.8% (bachelor's degree or higher) and an employment rate of 64.0% in 2022. It ranks as the second best place to live in Tennessee in 2024 with

https://www.redvoicemedia.com/2024/05/victorian-premiers-new-ministerial-role-demonizes-men-is-an-absolute-joke/
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is facing sharp criticism for her latest move: appointing Australia's first Parliamentary Secretary for Men's Behaviour Change. The role, assigned to Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson, is part of the Allan government's broader strategy to "make Victoria a safer place for women and children" by addressing male-perpetrated violence.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Army_during_the_Victorian_Era
The British Army during the Victorian era served through a period of great technological and social change.Queen Victoria ascended the throne in 1837, and died in 1901. Her long reign was marked by the steady expansion and consolidation of the British Empire, rapid industrialisation and the enactment of liberal reforms by both Liberal and Conservative governments within Britain.