Post by norwood on Feb 14, 2009 9:45:01 GMT
Two iconic examples of Britain’s rich military heritage, the historic artillery pieces that have provided the metal for over 800 Victoria Crosses since 1914, are on the move. The VC Guns, two 2.5 ton bronze Chinese-built cannons dating from the mid-19th Century, are set to be moved as part of a reorganisation of Firepower, The Royal Artillery Museum’s public displays. The cannons are preserved at the Museum in the historic Royal Arsenal in Woolwich, south-east London and will be moved at 11am on Tuesday February 10. The media are invited to witness the move which will see the priceless and historic artillery pieces being carefully transported about 100m in the open between two of the listed buildings occupied by the Museum.
Full story here. www.victoriacrosssociety.com/events.htm
Full story here. www.victoriacrosssociety.com/events.htm