Press Gangs of the Royal Navy @ Gosport Community Hub

Mike Williams will be giving a talk about the Royal Navy Impress Service, better known as the Press Gang.
People were never sure if this practice was really legal. So in this Power Point presentation he will explore the history of these gangs of sailors who went around town, including Gosport, grabbing men in pubs and taking them off to sea to join the navy.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:

1130

Location & directions

Gosport Community Hub, Brune Park School, Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BX

Directions:

Turn off Military Road into Kings Academy Brune Park School, and follow directional signs to carpark on the left, and path to The Hub. There is a pedestrian entrance to The Hub closer to the traffic lights.

Contact on day:

Mike Williams

Telephone number:

+447581366066

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Following this talk, and a short break, Mike will be giving another talk 'Pirates versus Royal Navy' at 1250. You're welcome to stay on for this.

Max no of people per tour:

60

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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