Fort Nelson
- 12.11.2009
Comley Demolition featured on a live BBC news broadcast at lunchtime on Tuesday 10th November at Fort Nelson on Portsdown Hill in Fareham.
Fort Nelson was built in 1860 as part of a chain of fortifications forming the city's protective barrier against any french invasion. It opened as a museum in 1995, housing the royal armouries collection of arms and armour, with more than 350 big guns and cannon on display.
The site is being redeveloped, with the building of a new visitors centre. This involves the demolition of a 1930's bungalow at the front of the museum.
Comley Demolition worked behind the scenes to 'blow-up' the bungalow using a World War II Sexton self-propelled gun.
Look at the links to see the explosive action!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/8351939.stm
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/newshome/fort-nelson-revamp-gets-underway.5810415.jp
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