John Oram's photos with the keyword: The Diving Museum

2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the end of The Great War, now known as World War I. The poppy, a universally recognised symbol of remembrance and respect has been in such use since 1921. This year's displays are, perhaps, more elaborate and widespread than ever before though, in my mind, every year past and yet to come is an equally important opportunity to recognise sacrifice and service. Sadly, although we commemorate conflicts past, conflict itself is not a thing of the past. This display is at The Diving Museum, Gosport. 200_3_P1080507CE

A street scene in Gosport, actually outside The Diving Museum but quite amusing if viewed out of context. 200_2_P1070408

A street scene in Gosport, actually outside The Diving Museum but quite amusing if viewed out of context. 200_2_P1070407

Although The Diving Museum banner catches the eye in this image, the view is of the most easily photographed face of the former No. 2 Battery in Gosport. In 1860, the Victorian government was genuinely concerned about the possibility of invasion by the French and embarked upon the construction of a series of elaborate defences. These include the Palmerston Forts and many remains are still in evidence today. The No. 2 Battery was part of the Stokes Bay Lines consisting of Batteries 1-5 (from Stokes Bay near Browndown to near Gilkicker) and a moat. The Diving Museum occupies only the east casement and a cartridge shelter leaving a large part of the structure frustratingly difficult to access. Nevertheless, the exterior provides, for the curious, a fascinating glimpse into a past little more than 150 years ago. 200_P1020644

The Diving Museum (Historical Diving Society) is located in the No. 2 Battery in Gosport, an interesting and historical building in its own right. One of several external exhibits is a German 1939 Atmospheric Diving Suit (ADS) built by Neufeldt and Kuhnke. It had caught my eye earlier but I wanted to avoid photographing a mostly white object when the July sun was at its height. I returned in the rich light of a summer evening to get a better but still imperfect shot. This shot is intended to give more prominence to part of the fascinating building which was part of the Victorian coastal defences including the local and better known Palmerston forts. www.divingmuseum.co.uk/ X20_DSCF1695

The Diving Museum (Historical Diving Society) is located in the No. 2 Battery in Gosport, an interesting and historical building in its own right. One of several external exhibits is this German 1939 Atmospheric Diving Suit (ADS) built by Neufeldt and Kuhnke. It had caught my eye earlier but I wanted to avoid photographing a mostly white object when the July sun was at its height. I returned in the rich light of a summer evening to get a better but still imperfect shot. www.divingmuseum.co.uk/ X20_DSCF1694

The Diving Museum (Historical Diving Society) is located in the No. 2 Battery in Gosport, an interesting and historical building in its own right. It was part of the Victorian coastal defences which include the local and better known Palmerston forts. www.divingmuseum.co.uk/ X20_DSCF1697