Exciting times at the Museum

Exciting times at the Museum

In July we received the fantastic news that our bid to The National Lottery Heritage Fund was successful! Mike O’Meara, Chairman of the Historical Diving Society, says, “We are extremely grateful to the Heritage Fund. It is a positive endorsement of our plans for new...
Museum update – aerial view

Museum update – aerial view

A recent aerial survey of No. 2 Battery was supplied to us by Steve Hammond of Gosport Drones. With his kind permission, we would like to share it with you. The work that is being carried out at No. 2 Battery is funded by:The Arts Council EnglandHistoric...
What’s up at the Museum?

What’s up at the Museum?

Good progress continues to be made at No. 2 Battery both outside and inside the building. In the last few weeks … The wheelchair access path and steps to the front door are nearing completion. A new path is being built from the front door to the outside...
Museum works, April 2024

Museum works, April 2024

Despite the stormy conditions that we have suffered in the last few months, good progress is being made at No. 2 Battery. Exterior works:The repair of the two gun emplacements is almost complete and the scaffolding will soon be removed. The rear wall has been pressure...
Gosport Drones video of the work at No. 2 Battery

Gosport Drones video of the work at No. 2 Battery

We would like to extend our thanks to Steve Hammond of  Gosport Drones who has made a short (4-minute) excellent video of the work that is taking place at the museum. Thank you, Steve! You can see more of his work at the Gosport Drones facebook...
The Museum Works

The Museum Works

Since clearing the museum in November, work has proceeded apace on restoring the building both inside and out. Internally the building has been inspected from floor to ceiling and the bricked up rear door has been opened up to provide access to the back of the...