IN PERSON
Illustrated Talk
Gosport Community Hub, Brune Park School, Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BX
This talk explains the Royal Navy’s use of Press Gangs.
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.
Approx Duration: 60 minutes
Event Times
- Saturday 20 September 1130
Booking Details
No booking required, just turn up and enjoy
Access
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.
Organised by
Mike Williams
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.