As part of the February 100 challenge to ‘get up and down’ the Pack took a tour with Maurice around Fort Purbrook.
The
forts on Portsdown Hill were built as a result of the 1859
Royal Commission
to
defend Portsmouth.
The main threat was perceived to be from Napoleon
III of
France,
but this receded soon after the forts' completion. Due to this they
became known as "Palmerston's Folly" the Prime Minister at
the time. They were useful anti-aircraft
gun emplacements during World
War II.
The best bit of
the visit was jumping on the drawbridge to see how much of an echo
each person could create. Sam’s Dad was the winner.
Toby and Sam
were invested at the end of the tour.
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